Regional Manager - Chicago

Role overview

Precoa is hiring a Regional Manager in Chicago to guide a growing team of Advance Funeral Planners across the Chicagoland area. This position is centered on scaling business results while respecting the sensitive, personal nature of advance funeral planning.

The right candidate will be a commercially minded leader who is comfortable owning outcomes, developing people, and growing a market with both confidence and empathy. The role offers meaningful autonomy, collaboration with leadership, and the chance to shape momentum in an expanding region.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a performance-oriented team of 5+ Advance Funeral Planners by coaching for results, reinforcing accountability, and keeping the group focused on growth.
• Partner closely with enterprise leaders and local funeral home managers to bring structure, direction, and progress to a fast-growing territory.
• Contribute to sales execution directly when needed, set the standard for effective selling, and maintain a balance of strong performance with genuine care.
• Create practical, scalable operating systems, solve problems quickly, and adapt your approach as opportunities emerge in the Chicago market.
• Use territorial travel to strengthen partnerships and maximize market potential; overnight travel is expected to be minimal.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or an equivalent level of professional experience is preferred.
• A current life insurance license, or the ability to obtain one, is preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in sales leadership or people management is preferred.
• You should be entrepreneurial, self-directed, and comfortable working through ambiguity.
• Willingness to travel for work is important for success in this position.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus commission, depending on experience.
• 18 days of paid time off.
• Minimum 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company match.
• Company-provided $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Flexible working arrangement with approximately 90% field work and 10% remote work.

About the company

Precoa describes its people as the core of the organization. The company values kindness, progression, craftsmanship, emotional intelligence, practical thinking, positivity, and authentic connection.

It serves as a national leader in the preneed industry, helping families plan ahead so loved ones can focus on connection when it matters most. The company has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a satellite office in Utah.

Additional information

This role is built for a sales-driven, entrepreneurial leader who can drive outcomes without sacrificing empathy, trust, or care. It also emphasizes building strong relationships, working with purpose, and leading in a way that supports both business growth and the human side of the profession.

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