Area Manager - Lead Multi-Store Auto Retail Teams

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding experience

Mentorship and growth

CSR activities

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to lead store operations and compliance across the region. You will guide store managers, drive sales growth, and maintain a customer-centric culture with a strong P&L focus.

Based in Nashville, TN, the role requires strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and willingness to travel to support stores. The position offers a challenging, dynamic environment within a global tire and service organization.

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 degree or equivalent is required; BS/BA preferred or equivalent combo
• 3-5 years experience as a hiring manager recruiting, hiring and promoting teammates
• Automotive Industry experience preferred but not required
• Resides in assigned Area and must be willing to travel

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 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 performance goals for each store including customer count/retention and sales
• Identify training and development opportunities for teammates
• Set business plan and manage the P&L for assigned Area
• Drive B2B business within the assigned area and train Store Managers on B2B duties
• Ensure stores comply with safety policies and procedures
• Manage and resolve customer escalations
• Collaborate with region and Store Support Center teams as needed
• Monitor Talent Acquisition, Labor Demand Forecasting and Payroll
• Visit stores regularly and attend region meetings

Skills

Multi-unit Retail

P&L Management

Staff Development

Customer Focus

Leadership

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to lead store operations and compliance across the region. You will guide store managers, drive sales growth, and maintain a customer-centric culture with a strong P&L focus.

Based in Nashville, TN, the role requires strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and willingness to travel to support stores. The position offers a challenging, dynamic environment within a global tire and service organization.