Regional Director or Illinois area)

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 train.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

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

• 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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (associate’s degree or higher preferred)
• MUST reside in Wisconsin or Illinoisor 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,…