Area Manager - Multi-Store Retail Leader

Bridgestone; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Area Manager to oversee multiple stores within the assigned region, ensuring a customer-centric culture and strong operational performance.

You will guide store managers, manage budgets and P&L, drive sales growth, and collaborate with regional teams to implement company initiatives. A strategic leader with frontline presence is essential.

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 Degree strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3-5 years experience as a hiring manager recruiting, hiring and promoting teammates.
• Automotive Industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance of multiple Store Managers and their retail locations.
• Support company initiatives to achieve the Vision 2020 Company strategy and to deliver a high-performance, customer-centric culture.
• Monitor performance goals for each store 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 assigned Area.
• Drive B2B business within the assigned area and train Store Managers on B2B related duties.
• Ensure stores within the assigned area are following compliance and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage and resolve customer escalations.
• Partner with other region and Store Support Center staff as needed to lead and manage needs of the Area.
• Closely monitor Talent Acquisition efforts, Labor Demand Forecasting and Payroll.
• Visit each store regularly and attend region meetings as required by the Region Manager.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Hiring manager

Education

BS/BA degree

High school diploma

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Area Manager to oversee multiple stores within the assigned region, ensuring a customer-centric culture and strong operational performance.

You will guide store managers, manage budgets and P&L, drive sales growth, and collaborate with regional teams to implement company initiatives. A strategic leader with frontline presence is essential.