Area Manager, Multi-Store Retail Leader

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work/life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager within Bridgestone Retail Operations to lead the overall operations and compliance of stores in the assigned region, empowering store managers to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

The role requires strategic vision and hands-on leadership to drive sales growth, profitability, and KPI performance across multiple locations. Willingness to travel and reside in the area are 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.
• Resides in assigned Area.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must be willing to travel.

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 (credit card) 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 (Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, etc.).
• 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

Store management

P&L management

Hiring & recruitment

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

High school or equivalent

BS/BA preferred

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager within Bridgestone Retail Operations to lead the overall operations and compliance of stores in the assigned region, empowering store managers to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

The role requires strategic vision and hands-on leadership to drive sales growth, profitability, and KPI performance across multiple locations. Willingness to travel and reside in the area are essential.