Location Manager

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Responsible for promoting programs and community relationships for the funeral home and/or cemetery. Is a highly visible role in the community and is required to develop and maintain relationships with local religious groups/ministers, geriatric service providers, educational institutions and other key Business Leaders within their community. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Promote brand awareness Establishes and maintain positive relations with local government agencies, law enforcement agencies, hospitals and Chambers of Commerce as well as other key business leaders with the community such as physicians groups and local law firms. Acquires approved memberships and participates actively in selected community organizations. Communicate with management to ensure all company initiatives are followed and conveyed through the involvement of both public and private sponsored programs Presents educational seminars, public information speaking engagements, tours of funeral home and/or cemetery facilities, in cooperation with a licensed funeral director. Determines and prioritizes which senior citizen programs, school programs, church programs, local activities are the best forms of community involvement. Network within the community to assist management in locating and recruiting potential candidates for employment. Communicate with management to ensure all company initiatives are followed and conveyed through the involvement of both public and private sponsored programs Controls expenditures in line with budget and have all expenditures approved by management before disbursement Responds to requests for information on funeral and cremation information and other related topics at the location or via telephone Arranges public speaking engagements with local schools, colleges, and religious organizations. Occasionally assists with management and leadership of funeral, memorial and other services or ceremonies as requested by funeral home clients and management MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education High School Diploma or equivalent Experience 3-5 years experience in Funeral Services Industry Previous experience working in a community relations/event organizing role is preferred Previous customer service and/or sales experience is required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science is an asset Relationship building and management skills including above average communication skills Knowledge of computer and some software would be an asset. Problem solving skills Ability to multi task and set priorities Professional and team player Sensitivity to challenges faced by grieving families Ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds High level of compassion and integrity WORK CONDITIONS Work Environment Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions Local and/or multiple location traveling required Professional Dress is required. Work Postures Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently Physical Demands Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage Work Hours Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises Postal Code: 34741 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-FL - Kissimmee Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.