General Sales Manager

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Develops a well-trained sales staff that meets or exceed all sales quotas, increases market share and customer base within established budgetary levels while maintaining the highest ethical standards and observing Company policies and procedures.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial ManagementWork with local and Market Leadership to develop annual business plan and budget as well as financial, production and revenue goalsAccountable for monitoring and achieving annual financial goalsApprove expenditures and invoices including overtimeOperationsManage the daily activities ensuring on-time servicesAssure the location's operating practices comply with applicable federal and state regulations and Company policiesEstablish location goals and prioritiesEffectively present and communicate Company and Market strategies, values, and goals to staffManage frontline supervisor's responsibilities, expectations, and accountabilitiesCollaborate with local Management for resource sharing, ideas, and business or operational enhancementsWork with Market Leadership and Corporate Departments on product, process, and technology needs and improvementsEnsure the maintenance of buildings, facilities, and grounds are clean, manicured, and working order, budgeting appropriately for repairs including equipment and furniturePeople DevelopmentDevelop a strong, trusting, and reliable teamUnderstand team members' career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and or close gapsMonitor training and licensing requirements, ensuring staff is re-trained/licensed prior to expirationResponsible for screening candidates, hiring and promoting staff, performance reviews, developmental plans and terminationsCollaborate with Human Resources and Market Leadership for recruiting and retentionOtherParticipate in community, civic, or other organizations as a part of the local promotional efforts of the location and the CompanyDevelop and or implement plans to improve customer satisfaction index and on-line community reviewsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh school diploma or equivalentTechnical schooling diploma or Mortuary Science preferredExperienceMinimum five (5) years industry experience in the applicable discipline with progressively increased responsibilitiesMinimum (2) years of experience managing people or projectsBudgeting and expense control experience strongly preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to work evenings and weekendsFinancial and business acumenProficient in MS Office suiteExcellent customer service skillsProfessional interpersonal skills as well as cultural sensitivity and tactfulness to interact with a variety of cultures and language barriersBenefits:Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) *Health Savings Account with Company Contribution Sick Leave Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance Dependent Life Insurance SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance ProgramSCIPostal Code: 23435Category (Portal Searching): SalesJob Location: US-VA - SuffolkJob Profile ID: SL4004Time Type: Full timeLocation Name: Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens