Accelerated Retail Store Management
Company: Bridgestone America, Inc.
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: September 10, 2023
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Job Description:
**Accelerated Retail Store Management**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. **Job
Description**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**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%)**
*Seeking a leader who can:* * 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*** 5+ years of Retail Management
Experience * **College degree is preferred but not required.***
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**Regular : Full time
Keywords: Bridgestone America, Inc., Iowa City , Accelerated Retail Store Management, Hospitality & Tourism , Iowa City, Iowa
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