Regional Director (Wisconsin or Illinois area)

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)

Company 401(k) plan with match

Vacation time and holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Devon Self Storage is seeking a full-time Regional Director to oversee up to 20 locations in Wisconsin or Illinois, coaching store teams and partnering with Operations to drive growth and efficiency. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, policy implementation, and optimizing P&L performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of self-storage multi-unit management, strong leadership and communication, and must reside in WI or IL or be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience in self-storage or multi-unit management.
• Must reside in Wisconsin or Illinois or be willing to relocate without relocation assistance.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple site locations with sales, profitability, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop store teams across up to 20 locations.
• Oversee P&L ownership, CAPEX planning, revenue management, and growth initiatives.
• Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Set expectations and ensure policy compliance and KPI achievement.
• Manage vendor partnerships for auctions and related processes.
• Partner with recruitment to interview and hire strong candidates.
• Travel up to 50% and support field leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-site management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

Come join our family at Devon Self Storage! At Devon Self Storage, you get the best of both worlds: a customer‑focused role with real career growth, minus the long retail nights and unpredictable schedules. Here, we believe in taking care of our people, promoting from within and creating long‑term careers not just jobs.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full‑Time Regional Director based out of (Wisconsin or Illinois). As a Regional Director you’ll coach and inspire store teams, partner closely with the Director of Operations, and help shape the policies and systems that keep our business running strong—overseeing up to 20 locations and leading as many as 40 direct reports. This role is ideal for someone who has a background in multi‑unit management, is passionate about operational excellence, thrives on leadership and is eager to coach and training.

At Devon Self Storage, you will:

Lead The Business

• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing store teams
• Ensure consistent application of company and operational policies by providing hands‑on guidance, reinforcing best practices, and serving as a resource for Store Managers.
• Oversee the financial and physical performance of assigned properties, including P&L ownership, CAPEX planning and execution, revenue management strategies, and initiatives that drive portfolio growth and operational efficiency.
• Build and sustain a culture rooted in teamwork, optimism, and accountability, maintaining strong relationships with Store Managers and Regional Operations staff through regular field presence and virtual engagement.
• Lead by example with strong organization, an analytical mindset, and timely execution of deliverables.
• Partner with store teams to identify trends and remove obstacles impacting KPI performance, applying thoughtful decision‑making to resolve issues and improve operational outcomes.
• Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for policy compliance, operational standards, and the successful execution of regional and company‑wide initiatives.
• Manage vendor partnerships related to auctions, including coordination of legal approvals, compliance requirements, and guiding store teams through each step of the auction process to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Partner with the recruitment team to interview and hire great people who will grow with the company.

Coach & Develop

• Coach General Managers and Assistant General Managers through regular one‑on‑one check‑ins, and performance reviews to strengthen leadership capability and operational execution.
• Develop bench strength and succession plans by identifying high‑potential team members and preparing them for future General Manager or multi‑site leadership roles.
• Set clear performance expectations and KPIs and coach leaders on how to achieve and sustain results.
• Provide real‑time feedback and corrective coaching
• Support onboarding and ramp‑up of new hires, partnering with Training and HR to ensure new team members are confident, productive, and engaged quickly.

What Are We Offering

• A hybrid schedule, Monday-Friday, Saturday as needed.
• Traveling up to 50%
• Growth opportunities
• In addition to base pay, this position offers a highly competitive monthly performance‑based bonus program.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (associate’s degree or higher preferred)
• MUST reside in Wisconsin or Illinois or must be willing to relocate without assistance.
• 3-5 years of related experience in self‑storage or multi‑unit management
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership, team management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate managing multiple site locations with sales, profitability, and operational responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate contribution to the significant growth and success of an organization.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to show problem solving and conflict resolutions skills.
• 3-5 years of direct experience in self‑storage multi‑unit management

Who We Are

Devon Self Storage isn’t your average storage company! We’re a nationwide team of problem‑solvers, leaders, and customer service champions, with more than 200 locations across the country—and we’re growing! Founded in 1988, Devon has owned, managed, and developed self‑storage properties in 32 states. Today, Devon Self Storage is a member of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. Both Inland and Devon are headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Annual Base Salary Range: $70,000-$85,700.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full‑time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company‑paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

If you require a reasonable accommodation or an alternative method of assessment during any stage of the recruiting process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

We are a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks and drug screening are conducted for all new hires in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Inland is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We do not use AI or any selection tools in a manner that results in unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies (\"Inland\") may utilize artificial intelligence (\"AI\") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI‑enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.

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