Cemetery General Manager - Pinelawn Memorial Park Job at The Tribute Companies, Milwaukee, WI

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  • The Tribute Companies
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:  

Leadership and Team Alignment: 

  • Provide leadership and direction to both the Sales Manager and Operations Manager, ensuring alignment with cemetery goals and company standards.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, compassion and professionalism across all departments.
  • Act as a unifying presence with sales, operations and administration to ensure seamless service delivery to families. 

Strategic Oversight: 

  • Partner with the Sales Manager to monitor and support achievement of pre-need and at-need sales goals, marketing initiatives and customer engagement efforts.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Grounds Superintendent to ensure all cemetery grounds facilities and interment activities are maintained and executed with precision and excellence.
  • Serve as a resource coach and sounding board for both managers to solve challenges and promote team development. 

Business Management: 

  • Development and manage the cemetery’s annual budget, monitor expenses and drive revenue performance in collaboration with department leads.
  • Review key performance indicators (KPIs) for sales, operations and administration; analyze trends and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Maintain oversight and accuracy of purchase agreement, purchasing inventory, accounts receivable and recordkeeping. 

Customer Experience and Community Engagement:

  • Ensure every family served receives a compassionate, professional and seamless experience across all touchpoints.
  • Represent the cemetery in the community, building relationships with funeral homes, churches, civic groups, local leaders and promoting a positive public image.
  • Support front-line staff in resolving customer concerns and complex service situations. 

Compliance and Safety: 

  • To coordinate all compliance activity, trust reporting, etc. directly with the Cemetery Compliance Administrator.
  • Interface with the corporate accounting department as needed.
  • Promote and monitor safe practices for staff and the public.
  • Oversee the accuracy of records, maps, interment rights and regulatory filings.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, management or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience, preferably in cemetery funeral, hospitality or service-oriented industries.
  • Experience managing or collaborating with multiple department leaders or cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Site; experience with cemetery or CRM software is a plus. 

Skills: 

  • Strong leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Business-minded with an ability to think both strategically and operationally.
  • Ability to lead through influence, resolve conflicts and make decisions with empathy and integrity. 

Other: 

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Flexibility to occasionally work weekends, holidays in May or at after-hour events.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
  • Periodic walking of cemetery grounds and facilities, including uneven terrain.
  • May require lifting of up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
Company Description

The Tribute Companies is a fourth-generation, family-owned business dedicated to supporting cemeteries, crematories, and funeral homes across the country. As a trusted partner to owners and operators, we provide a comprehensive range of products and services that enhance operational success, drive growth, and support long-term development.

With a legacy built on integrity and a commitment to excellence, we go beyond expectations to offer hands-on operational support, expert consulting, and full-scale project management—from construction to expansion. Our team is proud to serve a meaningful mission: helping our clients serve families with care, compassion, and professionalism.

Our Mission: To provide exceptional products and services to exceptional cemetery, crematory, and funeral home owners and operators.

Company Description

The Tribute Companies is a fourth-generation, family-owned business dedicated to supporting cemeteries, crematories, and funeral homes across the country. As a trusted partner to owners and operators, we provide a comprehensive range of products and services that enhance operational success, drive growth, and support long-term development.\r\n\r\nWith a legacy built on integrity and a commitment to excellence, we go beyond expectations to offer hands-on operational support, expert consulting, and full-scale project management—from construction to expansion. Our team is proud to serve a meaningful mission: helping our clients serve families with care, compassion, and professionalism.\r\n\r\nOur Mission: To provide exceptional products and services to exceptional cemetery, crematory, and funeral home owners and operators.

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