Division Director Operations (District Manager)

Purpose Financial; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health/Life Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Business Casual Environment

Rewards & Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Advance America is seeking a Division Director of Operations to lead assigned divisions in collaboration with senior leadership. The role focuses on coaching branch teams, managing performance and expenses, and driving growth through improved sales, compliance, and customer experience.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of multi-site leadership, strong communication skills, and expertise in P&L management and operational analytics.

Qualifications

• College degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience across multiple locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate team resources for operational excellence and growth.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align campaigns with business needs.
• Provide guidance to Branch Sales Managers for coaching and follow-up.
• Monitor performance and improve results across branches.
• Manage financial goals via planning, goal setting, and P&L oversight.
• Visit branches to assess operations and customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

College degree in business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Enterprise platforms

Job description

Brand: Advance America
Address: 453 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas, United States - 77015

Bi-Lingual Spanish is a plus!!

Since 1997, Advance America has helped millions of hardworking people with a variety of personalized financial solutions. We are a nationally recognized, fully licensed financial services company with over 800 locations and online lending services.

We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Health/Life Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Business Casual Environment
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about Advance America visit the Advance America Website.

Position Summary

Responsible for the direction and accountability of an assigned Division in cooperation with the Associate Director of Operations / Director of Operations. This includes, but is not limited to, coaching and developing branch management teams, managing performance and expenses, assisting in selecting new team members, and supporting business strategies to achieve the company's operational, financial, and growth goals through increased sales performance, compliance, and exceptional customer experience.

Job Responsibility

Manage

• Collaborate with the ADO / DO, Branch Sales Managers, and Business Development Managers to allocate team resources focused on operational excellence, customer acquisition, retention, and growth.
• Collaborate with the Marketing department to ensure divisional campaigns remain updated, relevant, and aligned with business needs.
• Provide guidance and planning assistance to assigned Branch Sales Managers to ensure branch-level coaching and follow-up are appropriately scheduled and executed.
• Monitor performance and initiate action to strengthen results across assigned branches.
• Manage financial goals through planning, goal setting, and P&L oversight; use analytics and business intelligence tools to assess ways to improve financial position and profit margin.
• Prepare findings reports for review with divisional leadership and aggregate findings for the ADO / DO.
• Identify, report, and elevate gaps in operational performance, compliance, and sales competency within the scope of company growth expectations.
• Translate divisional goals into functional, branch-level, and individual team goals.
• Work with the ADO / DO to determine appropriate branch locations; actively participate in analysis for future locations, relocation options, and closures.

Support

• Contribute to new products and digital initiatives by assisting with implementation, including training, monitoring, testing, and tracking related metrics.
• Support omni-channel operations by ensuring alignment between in-store and digital customer experiences, including online lending and Purpose Money products.

Job Responsibilities Cont.

• Develop working relationships with branch team members and divisional leaders to support alignment with the company's mission and Nine Core Principles.
• Develop working relationships with corporate personnel, including but not limited to, Marketing, Business Development, Reporting, Central Support, Legal & Compliance, Real Estate, and other personnel as required.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the ADO / DO and divisional leadership as a guiding resource and business partner.
• Routinely visit branches to assess quality of operations, customer experience, and team performance.
• Champion the adoption of digital tools, AI-assisted workflows, and operational platforms (e.g., teampurpose.io) to drive efficiency and consistency across assigned branches.

Influence

• Provide feedback to divisional leadership on new operational initiatives, marketing campaigns, and business development strategies.
• Update divisional leadership at monthly/quarterly meetings on branch performance, trends, and areas of opportunity.
• Partner with divisional leadership to identify, track, and resolve operational and compliance areas of opportunity.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the company's culture, brand image, and customer experience standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and inclusion; identify and nurture emerging leaders within assigned branches.
• Collaborate with other Division Directors and the ADO / DO to build a healthy, strong, future-facing Division.

Education Required

College degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Required

Demonstrated knowledge of business operations in a multi-site environment, with a minimum of 3–5 years of related leadership experience, including managing multiple locations.

Knowledge Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to interact and communicate in person, by phone, video conferencing, and through email. Adaptability and flexibility to a changing environment; comfortable working in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to read, write, evaluate, and apply information. Strong problem-solving, reasoning, analytical, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry, business, and products. Ability to develop and maintain business relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally. Significant operational experience in a multi-site setting with exemplary results in solving customer and operational issues, as well as successful P&L management. Ability to coach and develop others, including seasoned leaders. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and enterprise operational platforms. Comfort with AI-assisted productivity tools and digital collaboration platforms.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of fewer than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location. Ability to travel for long periods in different modes of transportation.

Competencies

OKR

Division Results and Accountability

Leadership, Coaching and Talent Development-DDO/ARM

Adaptability and Growth Mindset-DDO/ARM

Digital and Future Readiness at Scale-DDO/ARM

Sales and Customer Excellence at Scale-DDO/ARM

Travel

Extensive travel required; over 50%, including overnight travel as required.

Attire

The Company offers employees the option of wearing polos, blouses, collared shirts, sweaters, or other professional attire with slacks or jeans and appropriate shoes. Employees should dress accordingly to their business.

Other

Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID: 46659