Strategic Retail Partner Manager (Hybrid)

Bridgestone; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone Europe and First Stop guidelines shape the Retail Account Manager role, focusing on developing the Retail Network and supporting Partners to improve services, sales, marketing, and customer service at the point of sale.

You will recruit and develop the network of maintenance and repair centres, expanding the Partner base while ensuring high satisfaction and strong collaboration with central teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or Management Engineering preferred.
• Min 5 years in Retail/Business Development roles with targets.
• Knowledge of B2B, automotive or tyre business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop the retail network by identifying and recruiting high-quality prospects.
• Drive business development by balancing recruiting with growth of existing Partners.
• Build strong relationships with Partners to ensure high satisfaction.
• Grow sales and revenue by identifying trends and optimizing procurement at POS.
• Promote centralized procurement services across the network to maximize rebates.
• Serve as the link between centralized programs and Partners, driving adoption.
• Improve operational efficiency via inventory, store layouts and process improvements.
• Provide training and development to enhance Partner capabilities in sales and product knowledge.
• Monitor performance by setting targets and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with senior management on long-term goals and offerings.

Skills

Sales & Marketing Retail Know-How

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor or Master in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or Management Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Bridgestone Europe and First Stop guidelines shape the Retail Account Manager role, focusing on developing the Retail Network and supporting Partners to improve services, sales, marketing, and customer service at the point of sale.

You will recruit and develop the network of maintenance and repair centres, expanding the Partner base while ensuring high satisfaction and strong collaboration with central teams.