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Job Title: Cemetery Salesperson Reports to: Karen Imbach, Director of Parish Stewardship Expected Start Date: July 1st, 2019 Role Purpose We are seeking a creative, hardworking, personable, and driven salesperson to join our team at St Teresa of Avila Cemetery & Mausoleum. This position will be responsible for presenting the parish cemetery and mausoleum in a professional, and hospitable manner. The candidate will take initiative in selling mausoleum crypts and niches and inventory by providing top-level hospitality. Duties and Responsibilities Liaison to funeral directors and the public in the arrangement of funeral and burial matters such as sales, burial arrangements and including location and marker placement. Develop marketing plans for cemetery and mausoleum services through advertisements, attendance at professional meetings, and contacts with local mortuaries and retirement communities. Answer a variety of inquiries made by telephone or in person regarding cemetery and mausoleum services including the resolution of difficult and sensitive complaints or problems. Show spaces for the purpose of sales. Collect money, issue receipts and maintain all cemetery records. Locate boundaries, oversee the burial process and coordinate the installation of markers. Enforce cemetery policies. Compile statistical and financial data for reports; collect and analyze data. Maintain both written and electronic burial records. Update database to HMIS, keep records current and work closely with the Cemeteries Office of the Archdiocese for all updates. Review forms and other administrative methods to improve procedures and operations. Assume the duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Some items to be considered for the position: Organized, dependable and detail oriented Cooperative team member Takes direction and constructive criticism well High sense of urgency Able to work well under pressure Bachelor’s degree or more a plus Understanding of Roman Catholicism, a plus Must pass a criminal background check Must receive a Protecting God’s Children certificate At least 2 years experience in the cemetery and mausoleum industry Considerations Some items to be considered for the position: Part-Time Flexible hours available, must be in constant communication with supervisors Benefits not included If interested, please forward your resume and a cover letter to Karen Imbach at kareni@stteresaavila.org .