Regional Area Manager — Multi-Unit Retail Leader

Bridgestone Americas; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding experience

Mentorship and training

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life effectiveness and well-being

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Area Manager based in Nashville, TN to lead store operations across a regional group. You will guide Store Managers, drive customer-centric culture, and manage P&L while coordinating with regional and support teams to ensure consistent performance and safety standards.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and active engagement with communities, as the organization undergoes changes to deliver growth and customer value.

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 strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years experience as a hiring manager recruiting, hiring and promoting teammates.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance of multiple Store Managers and their retail locations.
• Support company initiatives to achieve Vision 2020 strategy and deliver a high-performance, customer-centric culture.
• Monitor performance goals for each store including customer count/retention, unit sales, 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 duties.
• Ensure stores within the assigned area follow compliance and safety policies.
• Manage and resolve customer escalations.
• Visit each store regularly and attend region meetings as required.

Skills

Store management

P&L management

Hiring manager experience

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Area Manager based in Nashville, TN to lead store operations across a regional group. You will guide Store Managers, drive customer-centric culture, and manage P&L while coordinating with regional and support teams to ensure consistent performance and safety standards.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and active engagement with communities, as the organization undergoes changes to deliver growth and customer value.