Area Sales Manager

Bridgestone Americas

. Grow sales and provide consistent product, program and marketing support to current and new customers in an assigned area .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on customer relationship management, strategic growth initiatives, and effective forecasting. Possesses the ability to innovate and adapt strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementForecastingLead Generation StrategiesTire Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingAccount ManagementProduct DemonstrationsMarket AnalysisCustomer Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Innovative AttitudePersonal IntegrityCompetitive JudgmentFlexibilityExcellent Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Tire IndustryRetail Tire BusinessCustomer-Facing ExperienceKey Performance MetricsBusiness Growth Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow sales and provide consistent product, program and marketing support to current and new customers in an assigned area
Provide forecasts
Review key performance metrics in the assigned area
Identify local and industry trends
Pursue growth opportunities with current customers and new customers
Proactively identify, qualify, close and grow new accounts
Steward and expand existing Bridgestone business
Develop and deliver product demonstrations, marketing opportunities and program support
Forecast product needs
Make enterprise decisions and find creative ways to support customers while increasing Bridgestone profitability
Serve customers with excellence through relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of sales experience
Successfully closing new business while growing and renewing existing customer base
Innovative attitude while creating strategies for existing customer growth and new lead generation
Ability to understand customers, develop strategies for success, execute strategies, and monitor success
Flexibility to evolve strategies as needed for sustainable growth
Ability to conduct high level conversations with decision makers
Personal integrity and competitive judgment
Ability to manage an area with honesty, servanthood, excellence, discipline and accountability
Some knowledge of the tire industry and competitive products preferred
Some experience in the retail tire business and customer-facing experience preferred
Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment if hired
Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience
Training and regular mentorship
Corporate Social Responsibility activities
A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment
Agility and work/life effectiveness
Long-term well-being support
An effective and inclusive team
Equal Employment Opportunity