ProActive Funeral Director - Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home

Precoa; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Uncapped earning potential (base + com

Lead generation & marketing support at

Job summary

Precoa is seeking a licensed Funeral Director to balance serving families with work‑life stability. You will close pre-set appointments, leverage coaching and proactive lead generation, and represent premier funeral homes in meaningful meetings with clients seeking final arrangements.

You will operate within a supportive structure that includes a competitive W2 base salary, commission, and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for incentives and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Licensed Funeral Director with strong client-service focus.
• State insurance license and Preneed license/certification as applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or 1–2 years in-person sales/customer service, preferably in a senior market.
• Strong relationship development and communication skills.
• Ability to sell effectively over the phone and in person.

Responsibilities

• Close pre-set appointments and drive sales with a competitive base salary plus commission.
• Lead representation of one of our premier funeral home partners in 60–90 minute client meetings.
• Utilize lead generation programs and strategic marketing support provided at no cost.
• Help families plan final wishes and provide peace of mind through compassionate service.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Phone & in-person sales

Education

Funeral Director License

State Insurance License & Preneed Certification

Job description

Serve more families while balancing work and life.

You’re a licensed Funeral Director with a deep understanding of what it takes to serve families, and you feel a calling to pursue a meaningful career. You also know when you have a balanced life, you do better work.

Why not explore a career in preneed where you get the best of both worlds?

We’ll provide everything you need to be successful including expert coaching, qualified leads, proactive appointment setting support, and strategic, effective marketing.

With the security of base salary, commission and benefits, you’ll have the needed support to grow your community connections and increase your earning potential!

What you’ll do (and why it matters!)

• Make what you want: Earn competitive W2 base salary and commission compensation that benefits that you control by closing pre-set appointments (typical average of $75,000 - $90,000/annually with no earning cap)
  
• Work/life balance and security: Receive health, dental and vision benefits, as well as clear coaching and performance guidelines so you can succeed in both life and work
  
• Capitalize on our support: Lead generation programs and strategic marketing programs provided at no cost – you’ll be representing one of our premier funeral home partners in qualified meetings with clients that typically last 60-90 mins.
  
• Experience recognition of a lifetime: Precoa Escapes Sales Incentive Trips for you and your family

Be a force for change

As a ProActive Funeral Director, you have a dedicated team of over 50 agents setting appointments and helping you know as much as possible about your clients. Precoa’s field management provides you with a clear performance field guide, organizational tools, mentorship, and coaching to succeed in a unique and growing industry.

You can focus on what you do best - connecting with clients to plan their final wishes and provide peace of mind for their loved ones.

Ready for work to change your life?

If you have these skills, we want to talk with you!

• Funeral Director License REQUIRED
• Applicable State Insurance License and Preneed License/Certification (where applicable)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or 1-2 years of in-person sales/customer service experience, preferably in a senior market
• Strong relationship development and communication skills
• Ability to sell effectively over the phone and in-person
• Empathetic, caring, and compassionate mindset with a strong work ethic

• W2 base salary with performance based, uncapped earning potential
• Health, Dental, Vision benefits
• Meaningful work in your community
• Lead generation marketing and community education program at no cost
• Consistent regional and nationwide incentive programs
• Qualification for Precoa Escapes trip of a lifetime

About Precoa

The Preneed Company of America (Precoa) is a national sales and marketing company within the preneed insurance industry. We are the nation’s leading provider of an innovative marketing, lead generation, and appointment setting system called Proactive Preneed®. Precoa has over 300 employees, is partnered with over 500 premier market leading funeral homes and has an annual sales volume exceeding $550 million.

Our core values of kindness, progression and craftsmanship have led us to be named one of The Oregonian’s top workplaces for 14 consecutive years, and we support our external and internal partners with these core values in mind.