JOB SUMMARY
The Region Director is responsible for the overall performance, growth, and operational execution of a multi-district retail region. This leader provides strategic direction and leadership to a team of District Managers, ensuring alignment with Rural King's Mission, Vision, Values, and business objectives.
The Region Director drives sales growth, operational excellence, talent development, and financial performance while fostering a people-first culture that supports associate engagement and delivers exceptional customer experience. This role serves as a key partner to senior leadership, translating company strategy into execution across the region.
JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of District Managers to achieve regional sales, profitability, operational, and customer experience objectives.
- Drive execution of company strategies, operational standards, merchandising initiatives, and key business priorities across all stores within the region.
- Analyze regional performance metrics, including sales, labor, shrink, inventory, and operating expenses, and implement action plans to improve results.
People Leadership & Talent Development
- Build, develop, and lead high-performing District Managers and store leadership teams.
- Champion succession planning, leadership development, and internal talent growth to strengthen organizational capability and bench strength.
- Foster a culture of accountability, coaching, recognition, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Human Resources to support workforce planning, talent acquisition, associate relations, and leadership development initiatives.
Customer & Associate Experience
- Promote a people-first culture that reflects Rural King's values and commitment to serving customers and associates.
- Ensure stores deliver consistent, high-quality customer experience through strong leadership, execution, and operational discipline.
- Create an environment where associates are engaged, empowered, and aligned with company goals.
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
- Build strong partnerships across Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, and other business functions.
- Lead organizational change initiatives and support the successful implementation of company strategies and priorities.
- Provide insights, recommendations, and feedback to senior leadership regarding opportunities, challenges, and emerging business trends.
Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across the region.
- Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism while handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Travel extensively throughout the assigned region and as business needs require.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive retail leadership experience, including multi-unit management responsibility.
- Minimum of 5 years leading District Managers, Regional Managers, or equivalent multi-unit leadership teams.
- Demonstrated success leading a large-scale retail operation with responsibility for a portfolio exceeding $500 million in annual revenue preferred.
- Proven ability to drive sales growth, operational excellence, talent development, and financial performance across multiple locations.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing sales, labor, shrink, inventory, and operating expense performance.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented retail environment.
- Must reside within the assigned region/trade area and maintain the ability to travel extensively throughout the region. (store to store on a daily basis with overnight stays as needed)
- Demonstrated behaviors consistent with Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department across facilities.
- Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices).
- Must have close visual acuity.
The pay range for this position is $160,000 - $250,000 per annualized and is bonus eligible, with exact compensation determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws. To learn more about our benefits, review here .https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.
