Area Manager

Bridgestone Americas; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 93,300 - 158,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunities for training and mentorship

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Area Manager in Western Springs, Illinois. This role involves leading store operations, ensuring compliance, and driving sales growth through effective team management. A successful candidate will need at least 8 years of retail management experience and a strong understanding of P&L oversight.

The company values a candidate who can foster customer loyalty and cultivate community engagement while offering opportunities for personal development through mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years combined experience managing a retail operation.
• 3-5 years of oversight of a P&L.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of multiple store managers.
• Drive sales growth and operational profit.
• Monitor store performance goals.

Skills

P&L management

Customer engagement

Leadership

Training and development

Education

BS/BA Degree or equivalent education/work experience

Job description

Position Summary

As an Area Manager for Bridgestone your primary mission will be to lead the overall operations and compliance of stores within your assigned region via the store managers and employees in your group. You will guide and empower your employees to deliver the best customer experience. Experience managing a sizable P&L is helpful although training will be provided for the right person. Your active presence in stores, ability to cultivate a customer‑centric culture, and ability to earn customer loyalty and community engagement will define success. Leveraging regional support and operational tools, you will drive sales growth, operating profit, and key performance indicators. This role offers potential for advancement within a rapidly evolving organization.

Pay Range

$93,300.00 - $158,600.00

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of multiple Store Managers and their retail locations


• Support company initiatives to achieve Vision 2020 and deliver a high‑performance, customer‑centric culture


• Monitor store performance goals including customer count/retention, unit sales, CFNA applications, telephone conversions and safety


• Identify training and development opportunities for teammates


• Set business plan and manage the P&L for the assigned Area


• Drive B2B business and train Store Managers on related duties


• Ensure compliance and safety policies are followed


• Manage and resolve customer escalations


• Partner with other region and Store Support Center staff as needed (HR, Finance, Marketing, etc.)


• Monitor Talent Acquisition, Labor Demand Forecasting, and Payroll


• Visit each store regularly and attend region meetings as required

Seeking a Leader Who Can:

• Engage teammates and improve retention


• Deliver on commitments


• Have a passion for developing others


• Lead and manage stores through change


• Properly recognize teammates for accomplishments


• Take care of our customers and support the communities we serve

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years combined experience managing a single store or multi‑unit retail operation


• Minimum 3‑5 years oversight of a P&L for a store or area/district


• High school diploma or equivalent required


• BS/BA Degree strongly preferred or equivalent education/work experience


• 3‑5 years experience as a hiring manager recruiting, hiring, and promoting teammates


• Automotive industry experience preferred but not required


• Must reside in the assigned Area


• Valid driver’s license required


• Willing to travel

What We Offer

• A supportive onboarding experience for a smooth transition


• Opportunities to develop and grow through training and mentorship


• Corporate Social Responsibility activities


• A dynamic and challenging global work environment


• Work‑life balance and long‑term well‑being


• A diverse and inclusive team

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 other characteristics 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 need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.