Sales Manager (Funeral) - ABILENE TX

Are you constantly looking for ways to create value for others? Do you dream of developing meaningful partnerships with organizations in your community? Are you a knowledgeable, trusted business advisor? If so, we would like to visit with you! We seek a highly-qualified, motivated, Funeral Home and Cemetery Sales Manager in the ABILENE, TX area. The Sales Manager plays an essential role in generating revenue for the funeral home(s) and/or cemetery(ies). This person is the primary reference for the Family Service Professionals and /or Advanced Planning Professionals and helps manage contact with our families and interaction with them to fulfill their death care needs. As the SALES MANAGER , you will be positioned for a successful career in the funeral industry. Here’s how: Generous compensation including base salary, and overrides Continuous training and development by supportive sales management teams Annual incentive trip DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Coach Family Service Professionals and/or Advanced Planning Professionals and act as their primary reference regarding customer service and satisfaction, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, sales guideline interpretation etc. Responsible for scheduling, lead distribution, follow up and other aspects of managing a sales team, except that the Sales Manager is not required to sell a product/service Generate sales leads through professionally serving at-need families, networking and interacting in the community; Partner with other businesses, arrange and co-ordinate group seminars Assists the VP in developing the annual location pre-need sales budget and for ensuring that the location pre-need sales budget is met Accountable for 24-hour response to customer complaints and teaching the Family Service Professionals and/or Advanced Planning Professionals how to make those complaints an opportunity for both the family and the company Establishment and review of activity and performance plans for Advanced Planning Professionals and/or Family Service Professionals Hiring, discipline, termination, training, advancement and placement of Family Service Professionals and/or Advanced Planning Professionals Responsible for management of assigned Advanced Planning Professionals and/or Family Service Professionals, including management of attendance, absenteeism, leave, pay issues and performance Communicate progress of team to the General Manager and Cemetery VP Jointly work with all personnel to ensure customer satisfaction Ensure compliance of sales practices with federal, state and local regulations (i.e. “No Call” Legislation) Review sales contracts written by the Advanced Planning Professionals and/or Family Service Professionals to make certain they follow sales guidelines Lead change initiatives which support seamless service Act as a resource person for estate planning with the intent to increase market share and new heritage Mentor sales professionals in leading by example. Job shadow to monitor performance and coach REQUIREMENTS 2-3 years FUNERAL sales management experience PREFERRED 1-3 years experience as a Family Service Professional or Advanced Planning Professional PREFERRED A history of community, civic, volunteer or sectarian work within the market Knowledge of computers and some software Good written and verbal communication skills needed for interactions with grieving families, co-workers, and other stakeholders to generate accurate, timely responses to questions and requests in a calm, professional manner; Collaborate easily with co-workers, keep shared information up to date, and work well independently and on projects; and Works with other departments as needed. Comes up with new ways to look at problems and processes in their work Achieve Results Shares viewpoints and information openly and listens attentively to others' ideas and suggestions Communicates in a timely and effective manner with manager Proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others as needed Ability to interface well with personnel at all levels This position is to be employed by our partners in the ABILENE, TX area About Funeral Directors Life Funeral Directors Life, a subsidiary of Directors Investment Group (DIG), offers an award-winning workplace that is truly one-of-a-kind. Funeral Directors Life is a full-service preneed insurance company. We help funeral directors grow their businesses and serve more families every year. With Funeral Directors Life’s preneed programs, at-need solutions, and marketing services, funeral owners and directors can start saving time, growing their businesses and increasing profitability in a rapidly changing marketplace. DIG has been recognized with numerous workplace awards, including the 2025 Big Country’s Best Workplace, the prestigious FORTUNE magazine “Best Small & Medium Workplaces” List, the “Best Workplaces in Finance & Insurance” List, the “Best Workplaces for Millennials” List, and the “Best Workplaces in Texas” List. The company is also a winner of the top 100 “Best Companies to Work for in Texas,” published by Texas Monthly. Based in Abilene, TX, DIG offers a unique corporate culture and benefits that our employees love! Founded on Christian principles of leadership through service, integrity, honesty, and respect, the company is dedicated to serving the funeral profession and helping funeral homes enhance their service to families in a rapidly changing marketplace. In fact, our mission is "to be known as the best, most-respected provider of service to the funeral industry." So, what makes DIG such a great place to work? We apply these same principles to how we treat our employees: offering excellent compensation, a fun, friendly, and supportive work environment, and more benefits and perks than we can mention; including employer-paid health coverage, 401 (k) matching, life insurance, an on-site clinic, a 24-hour fitness center, free fresh fruit and beverages, a corporate university, book studies, and many personal growth opportunities for mind, body, and soul. #J-18808-Ljbffr