Area Vice President

Area Vice President – Alaska, Washington & Oregon

Classic Collision is seeking an experienced Area Vice President to lead operations across Alaska, Washington, and Oregon.

Location:

Candidates must reside in Alaska, Washington, or Oregon.

Travel:
Approximately 75% travel throughout the assigned territory.

Compensation: $175,000–$190,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonus and equity opportunities.

• Paid Weekly
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Equity Package
• Car Allowance
• Company Match 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus 6 Paid Holidays
• Continuous Training & Leadership Development
• Supportive Team Culture
• Rewarding Work with Opportunities to Make an Impact

If you're a strategic leader with a passion for developing teams, driving results, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Area Vice President (AVP) of Operations is responsible for leading all operational and financial activities within a designated metropolitan market. This includes oversight of performance, growth, team development, customer relationships, and profitability. The AVP plays a strategic leadership role, ensuring alignment with company goals while upholding Classic Collision’s standards for operational excellence, service quality, and industry leadership. This role requires a strong business acumen, proven leadership, and a deep understanding of collision repair operations to maintain Classic Collision’s position as a best-in-class employer and service provider.

• Drive overall Area performance through Area Directors, focusing on KPIs, quality standards, staff development, and operational culture.
• Serve as program lead for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program.
• Stay current on vehicle repair technologies, processes, and compliance trends.
• Ensure compliance with monthly shop quality assurance (QA) audits.
• Oversee maintenance of all shop equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Set and communicate expectations related to revenue, performance, training, and retention.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing operational leaders.
• Maintain and strengthen key DRP relationships, ensuring effective communication and consistent feedback to Area Directors and General Managers.
• Ensure adherence to operational protocols through consistent execution of the company’s Recipe Book.
• Support Area Directors in staff development and resolution of escalated customer concerns.
• Act as a liaison between leadership and operations teams to ensure integration, alignment, and success across organizational goals.
• Participate in external marketing, customer engagement, and team-building initiatives as needed.
• Review and analyze weekly/monthly performance data and conduct regular operations reviews with direct reports.
• Conduct scheduled business reviews with key DRP partners.

• Support GM’s and RD’s with daily sales targets; balance WIP across the region.
• Verify CCC Calendar accuracy and reschedule any missed appointments.
• Perform Quality Checks (QC) on 3 vehicles in various stages using repair plans (review RO’s older than 10 days).
• Problem-solve speed, quality, cost, and customer service issues with teams.

• Participate in admin and production meetings.
• Audit 1 estimate in full detail with key DRP requirements.
• Take corrective action from call-back reports.
• Lead CSI improvement activities: call plans, observe communication, and ensure documentation.

• Conduct Regional Director (RD) huddle (30 min) to review sales, WIP, KPIs.
• Perform DRP performance review.
• Conduct payroll review: check flags, over allocated labor, YUGO, guarantees.
• Audit GMG safety follow-up items.

• Conduct financial review of assigned region.
• Maintain and grow dealer relations.
• Identify LMS and training opportunities for Area Directors/teams.
• Ensure Standard Work tasks are fully completed and documented.
• Review and update B2A Tab.

• Minimum of 10 years in collision repair or auto body operations management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, analyze business operations, and drive financial results.
• Experience in talent…