Regional Operations Manager-South Central Region

Company Description

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Job Description

The Regional Operations Manager regularly evaluates branch merchandising, operating systems, policies, procedures, and processes to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role fosters a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development across assigned markets. Additionally, the Regional Operations Manager supports the recruitment, coaching, and development of Branch Managers and Branch Sales Associates, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for current and future leadership needs within the wholesale branch network.

Responsibilities:

• Customer-focused leader with a proven ability to coach teams, develop talent, and understand customer needs.
• Lead operations, sales performance, and profitability for a portfolio of wholesale branches within an assigned market.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize sales growth and operational performance across all branches.
• Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service and partner with local sales teams to drive branch traffic and strengthen dealer relationships through customer feedback and engagement.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and motivate Sales Associates, Warehouse Associates/Drivers, and Wholesale Branch Sales Managers while fostering a high-performance culture focused on achieving sales and EBIT objectives.
• Conduct regular operational audits, sales reviews, and business performance assessments using business intelligence (BI) tools to identify opportunities for revenue growth and profitability improvements.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, supported by strong integrity and personal accountability.
• Utilize superior organizational, planning, and time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Drive leadership development initiatives across the region, ensuring a strong talent pipeline and readiness for future leadership opportunities.
• Analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions to improve processes, efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences at all organizational levels through strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of progressive experience in wholesale distribution, HVAC supply, industrial distribution, or a closely related branch and warehouse environment.
• 3+ years leading multiple branches, warehouses, or geographically dispersed teams through local managers.
• Experience with branch expansion, relocations, facility redesign, showroom standards, or distribution network changes.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the South Central Region

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, a strong worth ethic, high energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for sales
• Must be a team player, articulate and possess excellent presentation, phone, and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities
• The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial work environment while demonstrating the ability to focus on Results.
• Strong business decision making skills and a solid financial acumen.
• Solid problem-solving abilities and high sense of urgency.
• Engaging leadership style that builds and sustains credibility with vendors, staff, colleagues, and customers.
• Demonstrated responsibility for operating budgets or P&L performance, inventory control, logistics, and customer service metrics.
• Experience developing leaders, standardizing processes across locations, and delivering measurable improvements in service, productivity, safety, or profitability.
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data, communicate priorities clearly, and work across sales, supply chain, and finance.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans 

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.