Hybrid Retail Partnerships Manager

Bridgestone; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Professional growth

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa seeks a Retail Account Manager to implement and develop the Retail Network and drive joint success with Partners. You will ensure profitability by optimizing services, sales, marketing, and customer service at the point of sale, while recruiting and developing a robust network of maintenance and repair centres.

You will lead business development to expand partnerships, manage performance, and collaborate with central teams on marketing, procurement and

Qualifications

• Background in retail or account management with strong sales execution.
• Ability to analyze sales data and trends to drive decisions.
• Strong communication with partners, cross-functional teams, and customers.
• Fluent in Dutch plus professional English and French is a plus.
• Experience in an international or matrix environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop the network by identifying and recruiting high-quality Partners.
• Balance recruitment with supporting growth of existing Partners.
• Build relationships to understand Partner needs and drive satisfaction.
• Grow sales and revenue by identifying trends and optimizing processes at POS.
• Promote centralized procurement and maximize supplier rebates.
• Bridge programs with Partners and drive adoption through guidance and training.
• Improve inventory and store layouts to boost efficiency.
• Provide training to enhance Partner capabilities in sales and product knowledge.
• Monitor performance and take corrective actions when needed.
• Contribute to strategic planning with senior management.

Skills

Retail know-how

Business development

Communication skills

Sales analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Economics/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa seeks a Retail Account Manager to implement and develop the Retail Network and drive joint success with Partners. You will ensure profitability by optimizing services, sales, marketing, and customer service at the point of sale, while recruiting and developing a robust network of maintenance and repair centres.

You will lead business development to expand partnerships, manage performance, and collaborate with central teams on marketing, procurement and