Regional Area Manager – Multi-Unit Retail Leader

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401k plan

Training programs

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to lead operations and compliance across multiple stores in the assigned region. You will guide store managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive sales growth, and ensure safety and profitability.

Your strategic vision and hands-on leadership will empower teams in a dynamic retail environment. You will manage P&L, mentor staff, and collaborate with regional and support Center teams to meet KPIs.

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 leadership

P&L management

Team development

Customer focus

Strategic planning

Education

High school diploma

BS/BA degree preferred

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to lead operations and compliance across multiple stores in the assigned region. You will guide store managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive sales growth, and ensure safety and profitability.

Your strategic vision and hands-on leadership will empower teams in a dynamic retail environment. You will manage P&L, mentor staff, and collaborate with regional and support Center teams to meet KPIs.