Region Director

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

• Yes

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.