S.P.A. - Service Providers Association, Inc. | Based in Des Moines, Iowa Annual on-target earnings: $110,000-$150,000 Includes an $85,000-$95,000 base salary plus sales commissions and performance bonuses. Full-time | In person | Regional travel in Iowa and Nebraska Lead our teams and grow our regional business S.P.A. is seeking a Regional Director to lead operations, sales, and administration across our existing Des Moines and Omaha markets. Reporting to the owner, you will grow Omaha and develop a practical expansion plan for Eastern Iowa, including Davenport, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. You will build capable local leaders, improve processes, and grow recurring customer relationships while protecting service quality and profitability. As Omaha develops, you will recommend when to add a local manager, then recruit and develop that person within an approved budget. What you will own Lead and develop operations, sales, administration, and local managers through clear goals, coaching, and accountability. Build consistent processes and measurable KPIs across markets, with local ownership and reliable follow-through. Improve sales handoffs, service delivery, inspections, customer resolution, reporting, and collections. Grow Omaha through B2B sales, referrals, and partnerships; assess and prioritize expansion into Eastern Iowa. Protect retention and service quality as the region grows; address recurring problems and verify that corrective actions work. Manage revenue, margins, operating results, and receivables by market and across the region. Build the case for local hiring and market expansion; align budgets, service capacity, and milestones with the owner. What we are looking for Demonstrated success leading a service business, branch, or region and improving commercial and operational results. Typically 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ managing people, or equivalent achievements. Experience leading managers across multiple locations is strongly preferred. Evidence of recruiting or developing leaders and implementing processes that work without your daily presence. B2B sales ability and sound judgment about market growth, pricing, and building new business relationships. Working knowledge of budgets, margins, financial reports, CRM tools, and spreadsheets. Clear communication, respectful accountability, and the ability to lead teams remotely between site visits. Ability to work from Des Moines and travel to Omaha and Eastern Iowa, with occasional overnight stays and some visits or service escalations outside normal business hours. Relevant backgrounds Commercial cleaning or facility services experience is helpful. We also welcome relevant leadership experience in restoration, pest control, commercial landscaping, security, maintenance, route services, or other B2B service businesses. A college degree is not required when experience demonstrates the necessary skills. Spanish language ability is a plus. Compensation and opportunity Annual on-target earnings are $110,000-$150,000, with the opportunity to earn more based on performance. The package includes an $85,000-$95,000 annual base salary, depending on experience, plus commissions and bonuses tied to eligible personal sales, net recurring revenue growth, and company profitability. On-target earnings reflect total compensation at agreed performance targets. The base salary is the fixed component; commissions and bonuses are variable and are paid under a written incentive plan. We will explain the targets, eligibility requirements, calculation method, and payment timing during the interview process. Work directly with the owner to develop local leaders, shape the regional operation, and make a measurable contribution to profitable growth. Early priorities In your first 90 days, assess performance in Des Moines and Omaha, establish KPIs and a management rhythm, and build an Omaha growth plan with clear criteria for adding a local manager. Recommend a focused sequence for Eastern Iowa expansion based on demand, service capacity, and financial viability. How to apply Apply through Indeed with your resume and brief responses to the following questions: What is the largest team and geographic territory you have led, including any managers reporting to you? Describe one measurable process improvement and one example of growing a branch or market. What was your personal role? What responsibility have you held for a P&L or budget, and for recruiting or developing local managers? Our selection process includes structured interviews and a short, fictional business exercise. We evaluate relevant experience, judgment, and demonstrated results. Reasonable accommodations are available for the application and interview process. S.P.A. is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off