Store Manager

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting at

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an exempt Store Manager to lead daily store operations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will drive sales, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional customer experiences across shifts.

The role requires retail management success, strong communication, and the ability to manage payroll, budgets, and stock levels. A competitive bonus structure accompanies a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success in retail sales management.
• Problem solving skills for customer complaints.
• Inventory, ordering, and merchandising experience.
• Strong customer communication and service focus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and drive store sales.
• Build customer satisfaction and loyalty to achieve store goals.
• Understand sourcing and competitor landscape to improve margins.
• Track payroll, budgets, and store performance metrics.
• Schedule and manage staff according to needs and skills.
• Attend paid training and stay up-to-date with industry developments.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Negotiation

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

2 year college degree

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

As an exempt leadership role, Store Managers are expected to maintain a flexible schedule that supports the needs of the business. This position typically requires 40+ hours per week, generally across five days, including weekends. Additional hours may be required based on staffing levels, customer demand, store performance, and overall business needs. $3,000 sign-on bonus (for first-time hires) Pay Range: $67,430.00 - $114,620.00 Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Customer service.
• Drive store sales & promotions.
• Build customer satisfaction & loyalty creating results for teammates, customers and the company.
• Understand alternative tire sourcing and competitors.
• Track and meet payroll, budgets and store goals.
• Keep records and relevant financial information current.
• Manage, schedule and assign staff according to their skill level.
• Attend paid training to stay up-to-date with new developments in the automotive service industry.
• Follow up with customers to obtain feedback and ensure they are satisfied with received.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success in retail sales management.
• Problem solving skills as it relates to customer complaints.
• Aptitude to manage inventory, order scheduling, and merchandising displays.
• Must be able to assist customers for personal sales as well as complaints to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
• Exceptional teammate and customer communication skills.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

2 year college degree or equivalent.

OUR CREW KNOWS BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

OUR VALUES

GIVE BACK TO YOU Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up. Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can. Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. A diverse and inclusive team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Location

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles.

Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.