Regional Operations Manager - CDC East Midlands

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

**Regional Operations Manager**Lead, inspire, and grow a network of stores across the East Midlands, driving sales performance, operational excellence, and a winning team culture.At Crown Paints, we’re looking for a Regional Operations Manager who combines commercial acumen with people leadership to deliver exceptional results across our store network in the East MidlandsThis is a key role for someone ready to make a visible impact — driving profitability, shaping future growth, and ensuring every store operates with the discipline, energy, and pride that define the Hempel and Crown brands.As our Regional Operations Manager, you’ll lead a region of Crown Paints stores — ensuring each site performs at its best and every Store Manager is set up for success. You’ll play a pivotal part in aligning your region to our National Operations Management’s strategy: building a network of profitable, engaged stores that embody consistency, belief, and operational excellence.You will:* Lead, mentor, and develop Store Managers, creating a high-performing, customer-focused team that delivers commercial success.* Drive sales growth and profitability across multiple sites — managing budgets, P&L, stock levels, and pricing for your region.* Maximise commercial impact by making smart, data-led decisions on resource allocation and investment.* Coach and develop your team, fostering a winning culture and clear succession plans to grow internal talent.* Identify underperformance early and provide the right support to help people thrive.* Bring the national strategy to life regionally, securing buy-in from stores and aligning short-term action with long-term growth goals.* Collaborate with Trade Sales, Specification, and Marketing teams to deliver shared business objectives and customer excellence.You’ll know you’ve succeeded when your region consistently hits its sales and profitability goals, your teams feel motivated and supported, and your stores are recognised as operationally excellent and commercially strong.* Proven track record of multi-site sales leadership, ideally in a trade or B2B environment.* Strong commercial and operational acumen — delivering profit, ROI, and growth through data-driven decision-making.* Experience managing regional P&L, budgets, and stock to optimise performance.* Skilled in coaching and developing leaders, with a hands-on approach and presence in-store.* Ability to translate national strategies into regional success stories, bringing consistency, belief, and discipline to every store.* Innovative problem-solver who identifies challenges, seizes opportunities, and acts quickly to implement change.* Committed to building diverse, inclusive teams where every individual’s strengths are recognised and developed.You’ll be a hands-on, visible leader, the face of your region, who’s happiest out in stores, building relationships, and helping your team overcome challenges.You’ll succeed by:* Inspiring belief and energy in others.* Creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.* Recognising and developing talent across your region.* Leading with authenticity and inclusivity — valuing diverse perspectives and experiences to strengthen your team.At Crown Paints, part of the global **Hempel Group**, we’re united by our shared commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation. You’ll join a business where people development is a priority, and where operational excellence and customer focus go hand in hand with teamwork and care.We offer a **competitive rewards package** that includes:* Competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, and company car.* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.* A generous pension plan where we’ll match — or even double — your contribution.* Product discounts and wellbeing benefits to support your lifestyle.Apply now and be part of a business that’s **painting a brilliant future** — for our people, our customers, and our communities.Submit your CV - We can’t wait to hear from you!Application due2026-01-17Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelJob FunctionsSalesIndustryChemicals*Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. *Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of **Crown Paints**, **Wattyl and the Neogard brand**.