Regional Area Manager – Multi-Store Auto Retail

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to lead store operations and compliance across a regional group. You will empower store managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive sales growth, and manage P&L with a focus on community engagement.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate performance and safety in a dynamic retail 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 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 oversight

Hiring manager

Travel willingness

Residence in area

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS/BA degree preferred

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to lead store operations and compliance across a regional group. You will empower store managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive sales growth, and manage P&L with a focus on community engagement.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate performance and safety in a dynamic retail environment.