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Regional Manager – Southern Wisconsin
Lead Multiple Locations. Develop Great Leaders. Drive Business Growth.
Are you a proven leader who knows how to grow sales, develop people, and turn business goals into results? Take the next step in your leadership career with Automotive Parts Headquarters (APH) as our Regional Manager for Southern Wisconsin, overseeing automotive parts locations throughout Madison and the surrounding communities.
This is an opportunity to do more than manage operations. You'll lead and develop Store Managers, influence regional business strategy, strengthen customer relationships, and drive performance across multiple locations.
If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving profitability, and creating a culture where people and businesses succeed, we want to hear from you.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Make a Measurable Business Impact: Influence sales growth, profitability, operational performance, and customer satisfaction across multiple locations.
- Lead Through Other Leaders: Coach, mentor, and develop Store Managers while building stronger, more capable teams.
- Own Your Region's Success: Turn business strategies into action and help identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Build Your Career with an Established Company: Join a respected automotive aftermarket organization with roots dating back to 1920.
- Make a Difference Locally: Support stores and teams serving customers throughout Southern Wisconsin.
What You'll Do
As Regional Manager, you'll be responsible for helping multiple locations achieve their business objectives while developing the leaders and teams who make that success possible.
Lead, Coach & Develop
- Lead, mentor, and hold Store Managers accountable for performance, leadership, and results.
- Build a culture of engagement, teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
- Identify development opportunities and help prepare future leaders for success.
- Support recruiting, retention, employee development, and workforce needs across your region.
Drive Sales & Profitability
- Develop and execute strategies that grow sales, strengthen customer relationships, and improve profitability.
- Review financial results, budgets, sales trends, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities.
- Partner with Store Managers to establish priorities, create action plans, and deliver measurable results.
- Identify market opportunities and competitive challenges to strengthen the region's position.
Strengthen Operations
- Ensure consistent execution of company standards, policies, procedures, and operational expectations.
- Evaluate store performance and implement improvements that increase efficiency and support business goals.
- Monitor inventory, expenses, and other operational factors that influence profitability.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, service quality, and the customer experience.
Stay Connected to Your Market
- Regularly visit locations throughout Madison and the surrounding Southern Wisconsin territory.
- Build relationships with employees, customers, and business partners.
- Identify local market opportunities and adapt strategies to meet customer and business needs.
- Partner with company leadership to align regional priorities with overall business objectives.
What You Bring
We're looking for a business-minded leader who can balance people development, operational excellence, and financial performance.
- Proven leadership experience managing multiple locations, teams, or complex operations.
- Experience developing leaders, setting expectations, and driving accountability.
- Strong understanding of sales performance, budgets, profitability, and business operations.
- Ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and turn insights into action.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- A customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering consistent service.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and lead through change.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
- Automotive parts, automotive aftermarket, or multi-location retail experience is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred.
We value leadership ability and business results. If you've successfully led teams, improved operations, and driven growth in a multi-location retail or service environment, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience isn't specifically in automotive parts.
Compensation, Benefits & Career Opportunity
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Basic Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life & Short-Term Disability Options
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
You'll also have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop talent, and grow your career with an established organization.
Lead What's Next with APH
Automotive Parts Headquarters has served the automotive aftermarket since 1920. Our business is built on strong customer relationships, dependable service, and the people who make it happen every day.
We're looking for a leader who can build on that foundation and help drive what's next for our Southern Wisconsin region.
If you're ready to develop great leaders, grow a business, and make an impact across multiple locations, apply today to become our next Regional Manager.