Regional Operations Manager

BellSimons Companies; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company contributions

Life insurance & disability coverage

HSA/FSA options & EAP

Job summary

BellSimons, a leading distributor in HVAC and related trades, is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead multi-site operations across the region. You will partner with Branch Managers and Sales leaders to improve performance, develop leaders, and drive financial results.

In this role you will own regional P&L, optimize inventory and safety, and build strong customer relationships while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence. Travel between branches is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership in wholesale distribution or similar.
• 3+ years multi-site leadership across locations.
• Strong financial and P&L management experience.
• Experience serving contractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Branch Managers and leaders.
• Own regional P&L including sales, margin, labor.
• Review performance and implement action plans.
• Partner with sales to grow business and relationships.
• Oversee branch operations: inventory, shipping, fleet, facilities.
• Drive process improvements and cost control.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L management

Strategic thinking

Coaching leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About BellSimons

BellSimons, part of the mSupply family of brands, is a leading distributor serving HVAC and other trade professionals with quality products, industry expertise, and exceptional customer service. As part of mSupply, a leading North American distributor, BellSimons combines strong local customer relationships with the resources and scale of a larger organization.

About BellSimons

BellSimons, part of the mSupply family of brands, is a leading distributor serving HVAC and other trade professionals with quality products, industry expertise, and exceptional customer service. As part of mSupply, a leading North American distributor, BellSimons combines strong local customer relationships with the resources and scale of a larger organization.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Regional Operations Manager to lead a multi-site operation, driving operational excellence, financial performance, customer service, and team development across the region. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who knows how to develop strong branch leaders, improve business performance, and turn strategy into action. You'll spend significant time in the field partnering with Branch Managers, teams, customers, and other business leaders.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop Branch Managers and other branch leaders.
• Set clear performance expectations and accountability across the region.
• Own regional P&L performance, including sales, gross margin, labor, inventory, and operating expenses.
• Review branch performance, identify opportunities, and implement action plans to improve results.
• Partner with Branch Managers and Sales leaders to grow the business and strengthen customer relationships.
• Oversee branch operations, including inventory, receiving, shipping, delivery, fleet, facilities, and warehouse activities.
• Drive consistent processes, productivity, inventory accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline through coaching, development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with key customers, manufacturers, suppliers, and business partners.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in wholesale distribution, operations, logistics, supply chain, or a related industry.
• 3+ years of multi-site leadership experience with responsibility for multiple locations and leaders.
• Proven experience leading Branch Managers or other people leaders.
• Experience leading large teams and driving performance across multiple functions.
• Strong financial and P&L management experience, including budgets, expenses, and operating metrics.
• A track record of improving sales, profitability, productivity, customer service, or operational performance.
• Wholesale distribution experience serving professional contractors strongly preferred.
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building materials, or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong coaching, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use business and operational data to identify issues and drive action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business technology.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel regularly between branch locations.

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Branches are meeting performance and financial expectations.
• Branch Managers are confident, accountable, and continuing to grow as leaders.
• Operations are safe, efficient, consistent, and customer-focused.
• You understand the numbers and quickly address opportunities across sales, labor, inventory, and expenses.
• Teams are engaged and aligned around accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Why Join BellSimons?

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact across a multi-site operation while developing leaders and helping grow the business. You'll have the local leadership opportunity and customer relationships of BellSimons, backed by the resources and scale of mSupply.

What We Offer

We prioritize your well-being from day one with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage effective immediately
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Weekly pay, employee discounts, and more

Equal Employment Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to sex, age, race, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military service history. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] All candidates who receive a written offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and drug screening in accordance with our company policy. For roles involving driving a company vehicle, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will also be conducted to determine insurability. This employer participates in E-Verify and will use Form I-9 information to confirm employment authorization with the federal government.