General Manager

Full Time
Tupelo, MS 38801
Posted
Job description

At Everstory Partners, Our Mission is to Create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss.

We are committed to investing in our employees to help them achieve greatness. We truly believe that our employees are the heart and foundation of our success. As part of our ongoing commitment, we are offering new and improved benefit options for full time employees including 401K with a company match, enhanced training programs, career advancement opportunities and so much more! We are also providing the highest level of safety for our front line workers. Consider the possibilities of joining our award winning culture and team and let Everstory Partners show you all we have to offer!
As one of the largest companies in its space, Everstory Partners has the privilege of being able to help thousands of people arrange their legacies, and remember and honor their loved ones.
The organization provides a broad scope of products and services through the ownership, development, and operation of cemeteries and funeral homes in multiple states. Customers are able to plan and pre-purchase their burial plot, casket or urn, vault, mausoleum space, and other details connected to a burial.

The Team You Will Work With:
We recognize that employees can’t show respect and appreciation to customers if the organization doesn’t show respect and appreciation to our employees! Therefore, Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

Everstory Partners is conducting a search for a General Manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily activity within the assigned location(s).
The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for managing all aspects of the location/s. Critical to the success of this operation are flawless execution standards combined with a thorough understanding of our unique demographics and clientele. The successful candidate will be expected to direct and lead all personnel and ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained to a high degree of readiness.
In addition to significant income potential, we also offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including: Medical, Dental, 401k with a company match, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Programs, Generous PTO Programs, Volunteer Opportunities & much more!

The Impact You'll Make

  • Responsible for all daily activities for a funeral home, cemetery and superintendent staff.
  • Provide leadership of funeral home and cemetery staff to accomplish goals and objectives while working within company guidelines.
  • Recruit, hire and retain employees based on company standards.
  • Responsible for daily delivery of goods and services to at- need families.
  • Responsible for conducting weekly team meetings with the departmental managers.
  • Work directly with sales team to accomplish company goals and objectives
  • Manage merchandise and property inventory
  • Responsible for daily on-the-job training for all funeral home and cemetery staff.
  • Review and monitor all employees'' performance.
  • Implement and manage internal controls and procedures.
  • Ensure timely completion and delivery of all reports.
  • Monitor and manage the financial (budget) performance of location.
  • Ensure safety compliance.
  • Select and purchase all necessary material for operations within budgetary guidelines using approved vendors.
  • Increase calls volume by company standards.
  • Any other task or projects assigned.
  • You have previous Cemetery/Funeral Home Management experience preferred.
  • You have a bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred.
  • You have minimum three (3) years of experience in management and personnel supervision.
  • You have general understanding of basic accounting principles; specifically budgeting procedures.
  • You have computer proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • You have critical thinking skills of solving operational challenges.
  • You are pro-active, understand urgency and prioritize in getting tasks accomplished.
  • You are detail oriented, Self-starter and Good attitude.
  • You are able to multi-task.
  • You have leadership and problem solving abilities.
  • You must be willing to work weekends, holidays and flexible hours.
  • You have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Lee Memorial Park, 5257 Raymond Avenue, Tupelo MS 38801

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Tupelo, MS 38801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

  • What motivates and excites you about this career opportunity?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Operations management: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Profit & loss: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Cemetery or Funeral: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Funeral Director License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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