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THACKER ANNOUNCES CONNIE AZURE AS THE 2009 SALESPEROSN OF THE YEAR

Mike Beardsley, Thacker Caskets, Inc. VP, Sales & Marketing is pleased to announce that Connie Azure has earned the title of Thacker “Salesperson of the Year”. The award was presented during Thacker’s National Sales Meeting held recently in Cleveland, TN.

Connie joined Thacker Caskets, Inc. in 1998 after a successful sales career in Maryland. She relocated to Bristol, TN and built her Thacker territory literally “from scratch”. Connie and her husband Larry continue to live in Bristol, not far from the Thacker Distribution Center.

Thacker President, C.J. Thacker, commented “Connie’s hard work and dedication to her customers are exemplary. She truly is a model sales person, and a joy to work with”.

To earn the title of Thacker Salesperson of the Year, Connie had to beat out 3 time Salesperson of the Year champion, Todd Milner, who finished 2 nd in this year’s competition.

In earning the award, Connie grew her unit volume by an impressive 22% and established a new sales record for her territory.

Connie serves leading Funeral Directors in Eastern Tennessee, Western Virginia, Southeastern Kentucky, and portions of West Virginia & North Carolina. In accepting her award, Connie credited “the loyal support of her many customers with whom I’ve built so many wonderful friendships”.

When she’s not “on the road”, Connie enjoys spending time with her family, and volunteering at her church.

Thacker Caskets, Inc. is America’s 2 nd largest family-owned casket manufacturer. For more information about American-made Thacker caskets, please call 1-800-637-8891.

 

THACKER STRESSES "PULLING TOGETHER" AT ITS 2009 NATIONAL SALES MEETING

The sales representatives and management of Thacker Caskets, Inc. recently held their National Sales Meeting in Cleveland, TN. The site was chosen to compliment Thacker’s meeting themes of “change” and the importance of working together to accomplish goals. Cleveland, TN is home to the Ocoee River, site of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Kayaking Competition and some of the finest white water rafting in the United States. The Thacker team tackled the mighty Ocoee with its level 3 and 4 rapids (level 5 is the highest difficulty). Thacker, VP of Sales & Marketing, Mike Beardsley was pleased to report that all Thacker associates navigated the Ocoee without “taking a swim”. Carefully following the guide’s instructions and paddling together on command kept the Thacker Team in their boats and off the rocks.

Highlights of the meeting included the extension of the highly successful and aggressive “What Will It Take?” sales program, and the introduction of the new Thacker Carnation casket. The Carnation is the first offering in the new Thacker “Value Line”. The “Value Line” combines high eye appeal with very competitive prices. It was created to help funeral directors serve families who may be struggling financially during the economic downturn, but who still want to provide an attractive final tribute. “Value Line” caskets are American-Made…a patriotic alternative to the Chinese and Mexican imports.

During the Thacker Awards Banquet, Connie Azure was named Salesperson of the Year. Todd Milner and C. J. Thacker were also feted for their record-setting sales accomplishments.

Thacker Caskets, Inc. is America’s fourth largest casket maker, proudly manufacturing their metal caskets in Florence, AL. Founded in 1939, Thacker is celebrating its 70 th year of service to the Funeral Industry.

For more information about the Thacker “Value Line” and “What Will It Take?” programs call Thacker Customer Service at 800-637-8891.

 

THACKER CASKETS INTRODUCES ITS FIRST CASKET IN THE NEW VALUE LINE, THE CARNATION. (May 2009). 

Thacker listens to its customers, then acts in a decisively.

Funeral Directors have shared that the recent economic turmoil has hit families hard. Many would like to purchase an attractive casket for their loved ones, but just don’t have the means. The most recent survey by the NFDA bears this out as 80.4% of respondents told NFDA that their families were selecting less expensive caskets as a result of the recession.

To assist both Funeral Directors and their struggling families, Thacker again takes with lead with their new “Value Line”. The “Value Line” is a selection of carefully chosen, gasketed caskets which combine high appeal with value pricing. Families can once again afford a meaningful final tribute, while Funeral Directors can restore sagging profit margins.

The new Carnation is the first of the Thacker “Value Line” caskets. This attractive 20ga casket offers real value without compromise. It features Thacker’s signature 24” inside width, Fluidgard plastic tray liner, and lustrous PPG paint finish.

And the price? The Carnation is less than HALF the cost of 18ga caskets of similar appearance.

Funeral Directors can’t control rising unemployment, skyrocketing insurance premiums, higher fuel costs, escalating taxes, etc. Funeral Directors CAN control their cost of merchandise, and put a stop to paying high casket prices. Buying Smart is what the Thacker “Value Line” is all about. For more information about the new Carnation casket, and for pleasing price quotations please call the Thacker Customer Service Office at 800-637-8891.

Thacker Caskets, Inc. is America’s fastest growing casket company. Family-owned Thacker offers an American-made alternative to the Chinese and Mexican casket imports. Founded in 1939, Thacker is proudly celebrating its 70 th year of serving leading Funeral Directors in 34 states.

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Employment Opportunties

Date Area Position

Description
6/1/09 Central & Southern Indiana Territory Sales Representative

Thacker Caskets, Inc. is seeking a self motivated sales consultant who enjoys selling in a business to business environment. You will create opportunities within the territory by:

  • Effectively planning sales routes.
  • Prospecting for new accounts.
  • Using a goal oriented approach to attain new customer business.
  • Providing merchandising support to new and existing accounts.
  • Maintaining existing customer accounts.
  • Developing relationships with the customer base.

The requirements for this sales position with NO earnings cap include:

  • A minimum of an Associate’s degree from a college or university is preferred.
  • Some overnight travel will be required, approximately 20%
  • General computer knowledge as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • At least 2 years of outside sales experience.

 

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