Company Overview

Nashville, Tenn.-based 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. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.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.

• Safety focus.
• Targets fleets within assigned territory.
• Makes a minimum of 15 fleet calls/week.
• Works directly with Commercial Sales Reps 3 times/week.
• Regular touchpoints with Dealer Strategic Account Manager/Region Manager.
• Regular touchpoints with Territory Fleet Manager/National Fleet Manager.
• Usage of Toolbox surveys and reporting.
• Actively adapts and updates dealer business plans as needed.

• Primary Bridgestone Commercial Solutions lead for assigned dealers within territory that do not have Dealer Strategic Account Manager/Business Development Manager coverage.
• Retention and support of Bridgestone Commercial Solutions dealer and fleet accounts within assigned territory.
• Acquisition of targeted fleet accounts within assigned territory.
• Training, support and mentoring of dealer Commercial Sales Reps.
• Partners with Dealer Strategic Account Manager/Region Manager to develop, execute, and communicate key dealer business plans, pricing and programs
• Regularly communicates fleet program guides, tire policy documents, and fleet customer feedback to servicing dealer network as needed.
• Understanding, and drives adoption rate, of Fleet Mobility Solutions (Intellitire, REACH, Toolbox).
• Coordinates with Dealer Strategic Account Manager/Region Manager to resolve dealer issues, and grow share.
• Reviews dealer orders of critical inventory items with Dealer Strategic Account Manager/Region Manager.
• Understanding and weekly utilization of Salesforce.
• Understanding and application of Bridgestone Commercial Solutions products and programs.
• Collects and reports competitive market intelligence to National Fleet Manager/Region Manager.
• Supports Technical Service Rep in FSE process and execution.

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of commercial experience or bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a master's degree; or equivalent work experience

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.