Regional Manager Jobs in Ohio

Regional Manager jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand in retail, logistics, healthcare, and financial services from entry-level territory managers through senior regional directors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Kroger, Cardinal Health, and Nationwide Insurance maintain major Ohio operations. The most in-demand specialties are multi-unit retail operations, distribution network oversight, and healthcare service delivery management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles157+
Top employerAVI Foodsystems
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring66
Work type54% Remote
Top industryManufacturing

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Metropolitan Holdings
Regional Property Manager
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Metropolitan Holdings
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Regional Property Manager
Metropolitan Holdings
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Hybrid

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Kroger
Regional Construction Manager
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Regional Construction Manager
Kroger
Blue Ash, Ohio
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Kroger
Sr. Regional Food Safety Manager - Distribution (East Region)
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Sr. Regional Food Safety Manager - Distribution (East Region)
Kroger
Cincinnati, Ohio
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Gross Residential
Regional Manager
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Gross Residential
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Regional Manager
Gross Residential
North Royalton, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Master's degree
201-500

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Kappus Company
Regional Sales Manager- Central & Southeast Ohio
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Kappus Company
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Regional Sales Manager- Central & Southeast Ohio
Kappus Company
Columbus, Ohio
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
51-200

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Regional Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
32 jobs
Cleveland
20 jobs
Cincinnati
19 jobs
Dayton
4 jobs
Akron
3 jobs
Reynoldsburg
3 jobs
Toledo
2 jobs
Defiance
2 jobs
Delaware
2 jobs

Regional Manager Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AVI Foodsystems
AVI Foodsystems6 open roles
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Lakeshore Learning Materials6 open roles
Vertiv
Vertiv4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Insurance

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regional manager jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field required
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience across multiple sites or territories
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams of ten or more direct reports
  • Proficiency with P&L management, budgeting, and financial reporting at a regional level
  • Strong working knowledge of Ohio labor regulations and multi-location compliance requirements
  • Willingness to travel regularly across an assigned Ohio territory or multi-state region

Regional Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regional manager in Ohio?

Most regional managers in Ohio follow a path from individual contributor to location manager before stepping into a regional role. Ohio does not require a state-issued license specific to the regional manager title, but certain industries add credential requirements: healthcare operations managers may need familiarity with Ohio Department of Health facility standards, while financial services roles often require FINRA registrations. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is the baseline most Ohio employers expect, and an MBA strengthens candidacy for senior roles.

How much do regional managers make in Ohio?

Regional managers in Ohio earn a median of about $97,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,400 for the lowest 10% to over $216,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire regional managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring regional managers in Ohio right now include AVI Foodsystems, Lakeshore Learning Materials, and Vertiv, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of retail headquarters, distribution centers, and regional insurance offices means openings appear consistently across consumer, logistics, and financial services sectors.

Which Ohio cities have the most regional manager jobs?

Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead Ohio for regional manager openings. Columbus drives volume through its dense mix of corporate headquarters, major retail chains, and logistics hubs, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate demand from healthcare systems, manufacturing, and financial services employers that operate large Ohio footprints and need managers overseeing multiple area locations.

Are there remote regional manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're limited. Regional managers are typically expected to visit and oversee physical locations, which makes fully remote arrangements uncommon for most industries. About 74% of regional manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in roles where the oversight function is primarily analytical, such as regional sales management or account-based territory roles rather than multi-unit operations.

How can I get hired as a regional manager in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is becoming a store, branch, or department manager first. Large Ohio employers like Kroger, Fifth Third Bank, and OhioHealth regularly promote from within, and applying to their assistant manager or team lead openings is a direct way in. Lateral moves from operations coordinator or district support roles also open doors. Completing an MBA or a management certificate from an Ohio university strengthens candidacy noticeably, and any experience owning a P&L, even at a small scale, accelerates the transition.

Where can I find and apply to regional manager jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to regional manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and metros. Search the listings to see roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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