Accelerated Retail Store Management

Bridgestone America Inc
US - Iowa - Iowa City
June 28, 2024

• Accelerated Retail Store Management
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Employee: Regular : Full time

Location: Iowa City , IA

Team: Retail

: 2021_33792

Zip Code: 52240

Posted Date: 2021-11-12 13:00:00

• 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 $3 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.
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An accelerated and intensified development position designed for experienced retail store managers from other retail companies to become familiar with Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) policies, procedures, product lines, organization, sales programs, etc. The teammate assigned to this position is recruited and selected under the program designed to develop qualified BSRO Store Manager candidates on a fast-track in 4 months or less time frame, if successful. During this period, training is designed as a function of the incumbents background and the intended Store Management assignment and is geared towards developing the candidates ability to lead and manage his/her own store.
• Responsibilities
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Actual assignments during this period will include:

• In-Store Customer Service Positions at various locations throughout the region to allow the incumbent exposure to providing exceptional customer service and being exposed to various store locations, store managers, existing equipment, policies, programs, etc.
• (60%)
•

• Training Sessions and Travel Time with Region Staff Members (Region Manager, Finance Leader, HR Business Partner, Education Partner.
• (15%)
•

• Specific Store Location Assignments where incumbent will virtually shadow the store manager throughout the work day and will observe/perform many of the actual store manager functions as required and available.
• (15%)
•

• Structured product, policy, and sales management training and development incumbent will be required to complete all the currently require core, position, and suggested education modules required for the store management position during the training period.
• (10%)
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• Seeking a leader who can:
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• Engage teammates and improve retention

• Deliver on commitments and key performance indicators

• Has a passion for developing others

• Lead and manage stores through change

• Properly recognize teammates for their accomplishments

• Take care of our customers and support the communities we serve

• Excellent leadership and coaching skills

• P&L Experience and responsibility

• Proven customer service excellence leaders. Experience resolving customer concerns and creating sustained customer loyalty

• Track record of top line sales growth and bottom line profit growth is preferred

• Responsible for developing strategies, setting personal goals, team goals, and resulting in successful implementation

• Track record of coaching and developing direct reports for personal and professional growth opportunities and career mapping

• Have held the ultimate recruiting, interviewing, selection, and termination responsibilities

• Qualifications
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• 5+ years of Retail Management Experience

• College degree is preferred but not required.
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• Must have a valid drivers license

• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus!

• Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule

• Military veterans encouraged to apply!

• Pre-employment drug test, physical exam and background check required.

• Flexibility to travel from store to store to engage in different strategic training programs

• Ability to relocate

• Employee Type
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Regular : Full time

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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