Manager of Tire Sales

Company Overview

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're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

Manager of Tires Sales is a leader and will provide quality customer care in person and on the phone. Use of excellent communication skills to explain sales promotions, establish time commitments between technicians and customers and checkout procedures.

Pay Range: $16.50 - $24.70

Responsibilities

• Customer Sales Arranging showroom displays
• Assisting store manager in B2B activities
• Sharing tire product knowledge with store team
• Understanding alternative tire sourcing and competitors
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of consumer retail sales experience
• Must be able to communicate with and assist customers in the areas of sales and complaints to ensure customer retention and loyalty
• Problem solving as it relates to customer complaints
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles
• Must complete and maintain all current and required Firestone Complete Auto Care store education courses & modules required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent
• Aptitude to manage inventory, order scheduling, and ongoing merchandising displays
• Experience working in the automotive industry, specifically with tires

Our Crew Knows Benefits

Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) match
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Our Values Give Back To You

• Professional Development: No matter where you're at in your career, we've got the resources to help you level up.
• Community & Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our family-like mentality and drive to do things right, always.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.