About this opportunity
Priority Search Management lists this Vice President of Retail Operations opportunity in south bend, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
VP of Retail Operations (Relocation Required | Midwest)
We’re partnering with a private equity–backed, high-growth retail services company to identify a Vice President of Retail Operations to lead and scale a multi‑unit, customer‑facing operation across multiple states.
This role is based in Northern Indiana (South Bend / Elkhart area) and is best suited for leaders who are intentionally looking to relocate; often to be closer to family, roots, or a more grounded Midwest lifestyle.
The Opportunity
This VP will take ownership of a rapidly expanding mobile retail footprint and build the operational backbone needed for sustainable growth. The focus is not theory or corporate overhead, it’s field execution, leadership development, customer experience, and disciplined operations.
You’ll be leading leaders, setting standards, and ensuring consistency across a distributed, mobile retail environment while preserving a service‑first culture that already performs at a very high level.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Leading multi‑unit, field‑based retail and service operations
Managing and developing Regional / District‑level leaders
Building and refining SOPs, operating rhythms, and performance dashboards
Elevating customer experience while scaling operations
Driving consistency in merchandising, inventory flow, and store readiness
Supporting expansion into new markets and locations
Improving productivity, revenue per unit, and operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of multi‑unit retail, service, or customer‑facing operations leadership
Experience leading managers of managers (RM / DM level or equivalent)
Strong background in field execution, not just HQ strategy
Comfort operating in growth‑stage, PE‑backed environments
Ability to build systems, hold teams accountable, and coach leaders
Customer experience mindset with measurable results
Willingness to travel when needed and stay close to the field
Why This Role
High‑impact VP role with real ownership
Visible growth runway and increasing responsibility
Backed by private equity with expansion plans already underway
Opportunity to build something scalable without losing the culture
Ideal for leaders relocating to Northern Indiana for family or lifestyle reasons
Relocation to the South Bend / Elkhart area is required.
This role is not remote. If you’re a proven multi‑unit operations leader and this geography makes sense for you or your family, I’d welcome a conversation.
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Worksite address
south bend, IN, 46626, US
Who can apply
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