Director, Area

Job Title:

Area Director

ADP Job Code:

AREADIR

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FLSA Status:

Exempt (Salaried)

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Salary Band:

Professional

Updated:

09/14/2023

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Director to lead our operations. As an Area Director, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple automotive facilities, ensuring operational excellence, and driving business growth within your assigned region. Your leadership and strategic abilities will be crucial in achieving our regional and organizational objectives.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement regional strategies to achieve business goals, including revenue targets, market share growth, and customer satisfaction.
• Operational Oversight: Provide leadership and direction to multiple automotive facilities within your area, ensuring consistent and efficient operations.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage facility managers and their teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Financial Management: Monitor and manage budgets, expenses, and financial performance to maximize profitability within your region.
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and performance of facilities in your area.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about regional market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to make informed strategic decisions.
• Customer Relationships: Foster strong customer relationships and address customer concerns or escalations promptly.
• Compliance: Ensure that all facilities in your area comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Expansion and Development: Identify opportunities for expansion, new facility openings, or acquisitions within your region.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance programs to deliver consistent and high-quality automotive services.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to align regional efforts with overall business strategies.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on regional performance, challenges, and opportunities to senior management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or relevant certifications is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in the automotive industry, including at least 3-5 years in a regional or area management role.

Skills

• Strategic Leadership: Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities to drive regional growth.
• Operational Excellence: Proficiency in overseeing and optimizing operations across multiple facilities.
• Team Management: Effective leadership and team-building skills to manage facility managers and their teams.
• Financial Acumen: Financial management skills to manage budgets, expenses, and profitability.
• Performance Metrics: Ability to define and track KPIs to measure facility and regional performance.
• Market Analysis: Understanding of regional market trends and competitor activities.
• Customer Focus: Dedication to building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.
• Expansion Mindset: Ability to identify and capitalize on expansion opportunities.
• Quality Assurance: Experience in implementing and maintaining quality assurance programs.
• Collaboration: Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying regional insights and challenges.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address operational challenges.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and regional needs.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to type and look at a computer screen for long periods of the day. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the responsibilities and the job qualifications of the position.

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Automobile Protection Corporation (APCO) is a Drug Free Workplace as well as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants shall be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.