Regional Manager Jobs in South Carolina
Regional Manager jobs in South Carolina are most active in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where employers across retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing maintain multi-unit or multi-site operations that require experienced regional leadership. Companies such as Michelin, Prisma Health, and Walmart have established large footprints in the state and consistently hire regional managers to oversee distributed teams and drive operational performance. Demand is strongest in operations management, retail and consumer goods, and healthcare services administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Responsibilities
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
This position will directly support the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW); Employment Services related programs within SC Works Centers and access points, providing customer guidance, programmatic support, and professional services. Will ensure efficient delivery of reemployment services as outlined by state/federal policies and procedures. Serves as manager for local workforce and economic development staff and activities within the center structure. Will also work directly with the SC Works Center operator(s) to ensure program integration within the center and surrounding areas, ensuring DEW program measures are achieved.
This position may require scheduled travel throughout the Greenville County.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop staff, conduct training and evaluations, fill vacancies, and foster a professional work environment to support the mission of the SC Works Center.
- Plan, manage, and coordinate Workforce Operation program activities.
- Ensure timely service delivery of programs and initiatives.
- Monitor staff activities daily and assist in areas requiring additional staff.
- Work with SC Works Operator and Regional Area Director for service delivery improvements.
- Seek opportunities to provide services in alternate locations such as libraries, technical colleges, or other community partner locations.
- Promote positive communication to ensure continued partnerships and collaborations between SC Works Center Operators and partner staff.
- Analyze and integrate complex data to identify effectiveness of local staff activities.
- Adjust staffing to meet service delivery needs.
- Review work processes, travel, positive referral success, and service impact for each local area.
- Identify creative ways to improve efficiency or effectiveness of activities.
- Evaluate the impact of external events on current processes and develop effective alternatives to meet goals.
- Manage cost center budget to help drive decision making.
- Collaborate with Rapid Response Lead to effectively coordinate Rapid Response events.
- Work with local partner staff to develop and monitor efficient business engagement plans and special projects/pilot programs that target priority populations.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Education and Experience
High school diploma and four (4) years of experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, counseling, assessment, workforce development or similar type activities. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. Supervisory experience for internal candidates can include point-of-contact experience, managing projects, training, etc. but must be included on application. Current, valid driver's license required. The selected applicant must possess or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, interpretation and application of state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedure pertaining to DEW administrative programs and the areas of employment are required. Ability to plan, monitor, explain, and exercise sound judgment when providing employer navigation services within a SC Works Center service structure. Must have the ability to establish good customer rapport, to maintain effective working relationships with center partners, and to utilize effective communication with the SC Works Operator, all staff, employers and private agencies, as well as the general public. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task and maintain focus and discipline.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Job Responsibilities
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
This position will directly support the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW); Employment Services related programs within SC Works Centers and access points, providing customer guidance, programmatic support, and professional services. Will ensure efficient delivery of reemployment services as outlined by state/federal policies and procedures. Serves as manager for local workforce and economic development staff and activities within the center structure. Will also work directly with the SC Works Center operator(s) to ensure program integration within the center and surrounding areas, ensuring DEW program measures are achieved.
This position may require scheduled travel throughout the Greenville County.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop staff, conduct training and evaluations, fill vacancies, and foster a professional work environment to support the mission of the SC Works Center.
- Plan, manage, and coordinate Workforce Operation program activities.
- Ensure timely service delivery of programs and initiatives.
- Monitor staff activities daily and assist in areas requiring additional staff.
- Work with SC Works Operator and Regional Area Director for service delivery improvements.
- Seek opportunities to provide services in alternate locations such as libraries, technical colleges, or other community partner locations.
- Promote positive communication to ensure continued partnerships and collaborations between SC Works Center Operators and partner staff.
- Analyze and integrate complex data to identify effectiveness of local staff activities.
- Adjust staffing to meet service delivery needs.
- Review work processes, travel, positive referral success, and service impact for each local area.
- Identify creative ways to improve efficiency or effectiveness of activities.
- Evaluate the impact of external events on current processes and develop effective alternatives to meet goals.
- Manage cost center budget to help drive decision making.
- Collaborate with Rapid Response Lead to effectively coordinate Rapid Response events.
- Work with local partner staff to develop and monitor efficient business engagement plans and special projects/pilot programs that target priority populations.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Education and Experience
High school diploma and four (4) years of experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, counseling, assessment, workforce development or similar type activities. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. Supervisory experience for internal candidates can include point-of-contact experience, managing projects, training, etc. but must be included on application. Current, valid driver's license required. The selected applicant must possess or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, interpretation and application of state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedure pertaining to DEW administrative programs and the areas of employment are required. Ability to plan, monitor, explain, and exercise sound judgment when providing employer navigation services within a SC Works Center service structure. Must have the ability to establish good customer rapport, to maintain effective working relationships with center partners, and to utilize effective communication with the SC Works Operator, all staff, employers and private agencies, as well as the general public. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task and maintain focus and discipline.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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Regional Manager Job Market in South Carolina
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional manager jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field required
- Five or more years of multi-unit or multi-site management experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams across multiple locations
- Proven ability to manage P&L, budgets, and financial performance at a regional level
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, ERP systems, or operations management software
- Willingness to travel regularly within an assigned South Carolina territory
Regional Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regional manager in South Carolina?
Most regional managers in South Carolina move into the role after building several years of experience as a store manager, district supervisor, or department director within their industry. South Carolina does not require a state-issued license for general regional management, but roles in regulated industries like healthcare or financial services may require relevant professional credentials. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is the standard baseline most South Carolina employers expect.
How much do regional managers make in South Carolina?
Regional managers in South Carolina earn a median of about $106,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,520 for the lowest 10% to over $219,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire regional managers in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring regional managers in South Carolina include Target, Aspen Dental, and Walmart, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's mix of manufacturing anchors, large healthcare systems, and national retail chains creates steady regional manager demand across multiple industries throughout the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most regional manager jobs?
The cities with the most regional manager openings in South Carolina are Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Columbia draws hiring from state government contractors, healthcare networks, and financial services firms, Charleston benefits from its port-driven logistics and hospitality sectors, and Greenville reflects the manufacturing and automotive supplier base concentrated in the Upstate region.
Are there remote regional manager jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Regional management typically requires in-person presence across multiple locations, which limits full-remote arrangements. About 75% of regional manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in functions like sales management or account-based operations where physical oversight of a facility is not required.
How can I get hired as a regional manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a record in a single-unit management role first. Large South Carolina employers such as Prisma Health, Michelin, and national retailers operating in Columbia and Greenville run management development programs that advance store managers and department leads into multi-site roles. Moving from an assistant manager, operations supervisor, or area coordinator title into a district or regional role is the common progression, and a business degree or PMP credential strengthens a candidate's case considerably.
Where can I find and apply to regional manager jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to regional manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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