Regional General Manager (56858)

AFR Furniture Rental; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

American Furniture Rentals is seeking a Regional General Manager to lead a high-impact operating region with full P&L responsibility and oversight of multiple rental locations. The role requires driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and exceptional customer experience while managing safety and financial results.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, executive leader with a track record of guiding geographically dispersed teams, executing regional plans, and delivering measurable improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in rental business operations, logistics, distribution, or multi-site environments.
• Proven success leading multiple locations with direct P&L ownership.
• Experience leading both operational and commercial teams.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead through change and drive organizational improvements.
• Experience in private equity-owned or high-growth environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of a multi-location region for a rental business.
• Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost management, and EBITDA performance.
• Develop and execute regional operating plans aligned with company objectives.
• Drive accountability for financial, operational, and customer experience metrics.
• Partner with sales leadership to support growth initiatives and client retention strategies.
• Ensure alignment between commercial commitments and operational execution.
• Oversee logistics, delivery operations, inventory management, customer service, and local market operations.
• Establish and maintain operational discipline and process consistency across all locations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor regional leadership teams and succession pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Multi-site operations

Financial planning

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

American Furniture Rentals is seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to lead a significant operating region with full profit and loss responsibility.

This executive leader will oversee multiple rental business locations and be responsible for driving operational performance, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, safety, and financial results across the region. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on operator who thrives in fast‑paced environments and has a proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams while improving execution and accountability.

This is an opportunity to join an organization undergoing transformation and growth, with strong executive visibility and the ability to make a measurable impact on business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of a multi-location region for a rental business.
• Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost management, and EBITDA performance.
• Develop and execute regional operating plans aligned with company objectives.
• Drive accountability for financial, operational, and customer experience metrics.
• Partner closely with sales leadership to support growth initiatives and customer retention strategies.
• Ensure alignment between commercial commitments and operational execution.
• Oversee logistics, delivery operations, inventory management, customer service, and local market operations
• Establish and maintain operational discipline and process consistency across all locations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor regional leadership teams and succession pipelines.
• Manage customer escalations and support key account relationships when necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in rental business operations, logistics, distribution, transportation, industrial services, or other multi-site environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple locations with direct P&L ownership.
• Experience leading both operational and commercial teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and business performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead through change and drive organizational improvements.
• Experience working within private equity-owned or high‑growth environments preferred.

Desired Leadership Characteristics

• Results‑oriented and highly accountable.
• Comfortable making decisions in fast‑moving environments.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Able to influence across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Data‑driven with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
• Ability to work in office, warehouse, and operational environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout facilities as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Significant executive visibility and influence.
• Opportunity to shape strategy and operational execution across a large region.
• High‑impact role within a growing organization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
• Ability to work in office, warehouse, and operational environments.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.