Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.
Position SummaryOversees the performance of 10-14 Area Managers and 100-150 stores within the Region.
ResponsibilitiesOversee the performance of multiple 10-14 Area Managers and up to 150 stores within the regionChampion company initiatives to support the Vision 2020 Company strategy and to deliver a high-performance, customer-centric culture Set performance goals tailored to each Area (teammates, Boss experience and retention and company financial targets)Oversee and influence Area Manager (AM) decisions and business plans Build talent pipelines for future Area and Region Managers by fostering development opportunities for current Store and Area ManagersEnsure teammates adhere to company compliance goals (score card/dashboard)Manage P&L for the Region in partnership with Region Finance LeaderFoster company-wide culture of safety to raise awareness and ultimately reduce teammate risk, claims and cost (shared with Division head)Nurture customer-centric vision (Field /Operations) and communicate our promise to deliver best-in-class customer experience (Marketing)Partner with other region and Store Support Center staff as needed to lead and manage needs of the region (Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, etc.)Minimum of 5-7 years experience leading a multi-unit/area including supervision of other multi-unit managers Minimum 5-7 years of full P&L responsibility for an Area, District or Region BS/BA Degree Strongly Preferred. Proven success in leading and developing others Automotive Industry experience preferred but not required At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: 1. A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. 2. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. 3. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. 4. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. 5. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. 6. A diverse and inclusive team.