East Midlands Regional Operations Leader — Stores Growth

Hempel Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company in the UK is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to drive sales performance and operational excellence across stores in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will lead and mentor Store Managers, manage P&L and budgets, and collaborate with various teams to ensure delivery of business objectives. This role requires a proven track record of multi-site leadership, strong commercial acumen, and innovative problem-solving skills. A competitive salary, supportive rewards package, and a commitment to people development await the right applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Company car

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Product discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multi-site sales leadership, ideally in trade or B2B.
• Strong understanding of regional P&L and budget management.
• Experience in data-driven decision making to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Store Managers to enhance performance.
• Manage sales growth and profitability across the region.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve shared business objectives.

Skills

Sales leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Coaching and developing leaders

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading coatings company in the UK is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to drive sales performance and operational excellence across stores in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will lead and mentor Store Managers, manage P&L and budgets, and collaborate with various teams to ensure delivery of business objectives. This role requires a proven track record of multi-site leadership, strong commercial acumen, and innovative problem-solving skills. A competitive salary, supportive rewards package, and a commitment to people development await the right applicant.