Regional Vice President Direct Hire Lakeshore Talent Greenwood Village, Colorado 3 weeks ago

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Position Summary

Lakeshore Talent is seeking an experienced Regional Vice President Operations to lead operational and financial performance across approximately 50 locations throughout Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Nebraska.

The Regional Vice President will provide strategic and operational leadership to five District Managers and a geographically dispersed workforce of more than 200 employees. This position is responsible for driving sales, revenue, profitability, labor performance, expense management, staffing, customer experience, safety, and operational execution throughout the region.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-oriented leader who combines strong business and financial acumen with operational discipline. This individual must be comfortable working with senior leadership while also spending significant time in the field, visiting locations, engaging with frontline employees, and identifying the root causes behind operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Operations & Financial Performance

Own overall operational and financial performance across the region.

Drive revenue, sales, profitability, labor productivity, expense management, staffing, customer experience, safety, and operational execution.

Review location- and district-level performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gaps.

Establish clear regional priorities and measurable performance expectations.

Develop and execute action plans to improve underperforming locations.

Monitor key performance indicators and ensure consistent follow-through on improvement initiatives.

Drive customer traffic, retention, revenue growth, and overall location performance.

District Manager Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop five District Managers.

Establish clear expectations and performance standards.

Hold District Managers accountable for sales, profitability, labor, expenses, staffing, customer experience, and operational execution.

Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance guidance.

Address performance concerns directly and constructively.

Identify and develop high-potential employees for future leadership opportunities.

Strengthen succession planning and leadership pipelines throughout the region.

Build strong relationships based on trust, accountability, and high performance.

Field Operations

Maintain a strong and visible presence across the region.

Spend meaningful time visiting service centers and observing day-to-day operations.

Conduct operational reviews and assess execution against established standards.

Engage directly with frontline employees and location leaders.

Partner with District Managers to identify operational challenges and remove barriers to performance.

Diagnose the underlying causes of performance issues rather than simply addressing the symptoms.

Implement practical, sustainable solutions that improve operational results.

Performance Improvement & Turnarounds

The Regional Vice President must have a demonstrated history of improving underperforming locations and delivering measurable results.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience with:

Identifying underperforming locations after assuming responsibility for a region or territory.

Diagnosing operational problems and determining root causes.

Using KPIs and financial metrics to identify performance gaps.

Developing and implementing corrective action plans.

Improving labor productivity, staffing, scheduling, expenses, and operational execution.

Establishing accountability at the District Manager and location leadership levels.

Measuring the impact and speed of performance improvements.

Delivering measurable improvements in sales, profitability, labor, expenses, customer experience, and other key performance indicators.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Talent Acquisition, and other corporate functions to support regional performance.

Communicate regional priorities, performance trends, operational challenges, and resource needs to senior leadership.

Ensure regional decisions align with overall organizational objectives.

Support acquisitions, integrations, new location openings, leadership transitions, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

Collaborate across departments to