Job Title: Memorial Consultant / Store Manager in Training

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your retail management career while being able to showcase your empathetic side with the families we work with? Our Sioux City memorial store may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Company Intro:

Monumental Sales (MSI) has been in business since 1917 and is a division of St. Cloud Industrial Products, Inc. (SCIPI). We believe that our values and conducting business the SCIPI way has led us to growing our business to over 20 retail stores across the Midwest. We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN, employing 250 team members across the Midwest and Canada.

This position is located at our Sioux City Memorials location in Sioux City, IA. Sioux City is located on the Missouri River and is home to many great attractions such as the Sioux City Public Museum, the Sioux City Art Center, the Sergeant Floyd Monument, and Stone State Park, among others.

Position Description:

As the Memorial Consultant / Store Manager in Training, you will learn the ways of managing the sales efforts of the store with professionalism, integrity, and honesty. The ideal candidate is an ambassador within the community, compassionate with grieving families, and has an eye for design and detail. If this description fits you, Apply Today!

This position is open due to an upcoming retirement. This position starts out as a Memorial Consultant and will have the duties of Store Manager added to the role on January 1, 2025.

Essential Functions

• Scheduling and conducting meetings with customers to assist in selecting, designing, and purchasing a meaningful memorial
• Travel to funeral homes, cemeteries, trade shows, etc. to build relationships, fulfill orders and meet with key industry resources

Upon taking over the store:

• Manage and direct the retail store and staff while maintaining company standards with a service driven attitude
• Provide insight and collaborate with the Sales Manager to create strategic sales and marketing plans
• Plan and implement store promotions as well as community events which includes presentations to civic organizations and community groups

Top Benefits or Perks:

As a team member at MSI, you’ll enjoy:

• A path to ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and internet skills for use in sales/marketing
• Ability to design and implement sales and marketing plans
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with employees and customers at all levels of an organization

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of sales experience
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Preferred Experience:

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing or Business
• 3-5 years of sales experience
• An understanding of funeral home, granite or retail store operations

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to hire
• Completion of technology testing and background check
• Ability to travel to St. Cloud, MN for training and annual sales meetings

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Retail sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sioux City, IA 51103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sioux City, IA 51103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person