Central Regional Director, Stores

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. The Regional Director of Stores is a critical executive leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and a world-class customer experience across a designated geographic region. This role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio of stores and leading a team of District Leaders to achieve organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in retail operations, talent development, and high-level P&L management.   This position is a People Leader role This position based in Chicago, IL and covers the entire Central Region A day in the life as a Regional Director... Develop and execute regional business strategies that align with corporate objectives to maximize market share and profitability. Analyze regional performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, implementing corrective actions where necessary. Foster a culture of high performance and accountability, ensuring all stores consistently meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs. Ensure consistent execution of brand standards, visual merchandising guidelines, and operational procedures across all locations. Manage the regional budget, including labor costs, shrink prevention, and capital expenditures, to ensure optimal financial health. Oversee new store openings, renovations, and closures within the region, coordinating with real estate and construction teams. Lead, mentor, and coach District Leaders to build a strong pipeline of future leaders. Implement effective recruitment and retention strategies to ensure the region is staffed with top-tier retail talent. Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth. Champion the brand's customer service philosophy, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience for every guest. What you’ll bring to the table… Proven experience managing a regional P&L exceeding $250M+ in annual revenue. Demonstrated success in leading large-scale teams through organizational change and market expansion. Ability to formulate business strategies and translate vision into actional plans for the region.  Proficiency in interpreting complex data and KPIs to drive informed decision-making and operational efficiency.  Expertise in identifying talent, mentoring leaders, and building robust succession plans across multiple locations.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. We’d love to hear from you if you have… Minimum of 8–10 years of multi-unit leadership experience in a high-volume retail environment. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Strong proficiency in retail technology, data analytics tools, and inventory management systems. Ability to travel up to 70% within the assigned region. Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.