Area Manager, Multi-Store Retail Operations

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding experience

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life effectiveness

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking an Area Manager to lead store operations and compliance across the assigned region. You will oversee multiple Store Managers, drive sales growth, maintain a customer-centric culture, and manage P&L with strategic vision.

Based in the United States, this full-time role requires 8+ years in multi-unit retail, 3–5 years P&L oversight, and a willingness to travel. The position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative, CSR-minded environment.

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
• 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 Driver's 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 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

Retail operations

Education

High school degree or equivalent

BS/BA Degree

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking an Area Manager to lead store operations and compliance across the assigned region. You will oversee multiple Store Managers, drive sales growth, maintain a customer-centric culture, and manage P&L with strategic vision.

Based in the United States, this full-time role requires 8+ years in multi-unit retail, 3–5 years P&L oversight, and a willingness to travel. The position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative, CSR-minded environment.