How to hire a regional vice president

How to hire a regional vice president, step by step

Here's a step-by-step regional vice president hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a regional vice president job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new regional vice president
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a regional vice president, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A regional vice president's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, regional vice presidents from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of regional vice president salaries for various roles:

   Type of Regional Vice President	Description	Hourly rate
   Regional Vice President	Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations’ sales representatives.	$47-104
   President & Chief Operating Officer	A president/chief operating officer is responsible for monitoring the overall daily business operations and implementing corporate decisions for the company and its people's best interests. Presidents/chief operating officers regularly meet with the key executives and business partners to share corporate updates and strategize techniques to improve functions and increase the brand's image in the market... Show more	$54-187
   Vice President Of Sales & Operations	A vice president of sales operations is an executive professional who is responsible for directing the support investments of a firm in salesforce effectiveness and manages functions essential to sales force productivity. The vice president must participate fully in the life cycle sales process as well as establishes cohesive relationships to provide customer satisfaction... Show more	$53-113

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Healthcare
   • Customer Service
   • Business Development
   • Patients
   • Oversight
   • Portfolio
   • Business Plan
   • RVP
   • Revenue Growth
   • Work Ethic
   • Human Resources
   • Direct Reports
   • Life Insurance
   • Performance Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Facebook brand page and corporate site to promote program events and school services.
   • Forge and lead digital client segmentation account strategy to drive enterprise-wide consistency and improve KPI measurement.
   • Identify and leverage strategic opportunities within the managed markets customer base, allowing for advantageous positioning and customer development.
   • Assure performance and quality standards require for eligibility in manage care and other healthcare provider programs are met or exceed.
   • Review operational reports and records to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, monitor profitability, and manage payroll budgets.
   • Establish and manage the mid-Atlantic regional office of a privately own legal education company that provide educational services to law students.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your regional vice president job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A regional vice president salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a regional vice president in New Mexico may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level regional vice president usually earns less than a senior-level regional vice president. Additionally, a regional vice president with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average regional vice president salary

   $146,694yearly

   $70.53 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regional vice president salary

   $98,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 17, 2026

   Average regional vice president salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$177,983	$86
   2	Massachusetts	$169,686	$82
   3	New Jersey	$167,557	$81
   4	Connecticut	$160,670	$77
   5	California	$160,667	$77
   6	Pennsylvania	$158,777	$76
   7	Virginia	$154,022	$74
   8	Ohio	$152,914	$74
   9	Georgia	$151,648	$73
   10	Oregon	$150,450	$72
   11	District of Columbia	$148,842	$72
   12	Illinois	$144,437	$69
   13	Texas	$144,003	$69
   14	Utah	$141,129	$68
   15	Arizona	$139,491	$67
   16	North Carolina	$137,127	$66
   17	Louisiana	$136,907	$66
   18	Florida	$136,237	$66
   19	Colorado	$134,913	$65
   20	Tennessee	$132,949	$64

   Average regional vice president salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hartford HealthCare Medical Group	$179,059	$86.09
   2	Community Health Systems	$175,032	$84.15	19
   3	Daltile	$174,143	$83.72	1
   4	Eisai	$170,724	$82.08
   5	Palo Alto Networks	$170,444	$81.94	26
   6	Doximity	$168,579	$81.05	3
   7	McChrystal Group	$168,388	$80.96
   8	Premier Family Physicians	$168,249	$80.89
   9	Fortinet	$166,467	$80.03	26
   10	AdventHealth	$165,147	$79.40	16
   11	Humana	$164,028	$78.86	68
   12	Anaplan	$163,392	$78.55	3
   13	Burlington	$161,370	$77.58	28
   14	Nova Medical Centers	$160,751	$77.28	3
   15	DocuSign	$160,711	$77.26	7
   16	Health First	$159,579	$76.72	3
   17	Christ Community Health Services	$159,163	$76.52
   18	CKE Restaurants Holdings	$158,830	$76.36
   19	Alignment Healthcare	$158,691	$76.29	8
   20	Abt Associates	$158,675	$76.29

4. Writing a regional vice president job description

   A job description for a regional vice president role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a regional vice president job description:

   Regional vice president job description example

   With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!
   ELS is hiring for the position of Regional Vice President in Tampa, Florida.
   
   What you'll do:
   
   The Regional Vice President oversees the success of a diverse portfolio of properties and ensures that the region achieves its financial goals and exceeds customer expectations.
   
   Your job will include:
   
   Collaborate with senior management to establish short- and long-term business plans for the communities in your region. Organize, supervise and control the planning process for communities and ensure that communities operate at or above targeted performance levels. Manage the budgeting process and ongoing budget compliance within the region; consult with senior management with respect to planning and monitoring of variances. Maintain a current understanding of the physical condition and market position of every property within the region, as well as the state of resident relations and employee performance. Visit properties on a regular basis to instruct and assist senior regional managers and regional managers; monitor and assess physical assets and the quality of customer service; determine the effectiveness of managers. Review monthly financial statements for each community, consult with managers regarding variances and submit written reports on each property to senior management when necessary. Supervise the implementation of planned community expansion and improvement programs. Assist with the evaluation of prospective acquisitions within the region and in the preparation of short- and long-range business plans; prepare preliminary income statements and initial budgets. Represent the company's interests to local and state governments and trade associations that could influence business affairs within the region. Hire, coach, mentor and evaluate regional and community managers.
   
   Experience & skills you need:
   
   Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years of experience in a senior property management role. Ability to evaluate properties and the necessity for capital expenditures. Experience managing a large real estate portfolio. Experience assessing, coaching and managing staff. Dynamic leadership and interpersonal skills, including coaching and facilitation. Strong financial acumen, including problem-solving and critical thinking. Capable of learning and using a variety of computer systems. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
   
   In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.
   
   We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.
   
   As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right regional vice president for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your regional vice president job on Zippia to find and recruit regional vice president candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting regional vice presidents requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new regional vice president

   Once you've decided on a perfect regional vice president candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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