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POSITION SNAPSHOT
JobReq ID: 55316
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Salary Range:Location:
Rijswijk, NL
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ABOUT US
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
About the Role
In line with Bridgestone Europe and First Stop guidelines, the Retail Account Manager is responsible for implementation & development of the Retail Network as well as contributing to the joined success of the Network and the Partner by ensuring:
The efficiency and profitability of the Retail Network by being the key window and consultant for our Partners to improve and optimise their operating profit and more particularly services, sales, marketing, and customer service for their points of sales
Recruit, develop and manage the retail network of maintenance and repair centres and work closely with our partners as well as central functions such as marketing and procurement to execute an effective strategy and deliver success to our business
Responsibilities:
You develop the network by identifying and recruiting high-quality prospects who align with our vision and values, and by actively supporting the onboarding, monitoring, and development of Partners
You drive business development by balancing your efforts between recruiting new Partners and supporting the growth of existing ones ensuring both expansion and quality
You build strong relationships with Partners to understand their needs and ensure high levels of satisfaction
You grow sales and revenue by identifying trends, applying effective sales techniques, and optimizing procurement processes at the point of sale (POS)
You promote centralized procurement services across the network to maximize negotiated supplier rebates for both the network and individual Partners
You act as the key link between centralized programs (Marketing, Fleets, Procurement, Digital Tools) and the Partner network, driving adoption through engagement, education, and support
You improve operational efficiency by consulting on inventory management, store layouts, and process optimization
You provide training and development opportunities to enhance Partner capabilities in sales, marketing, customer service, and product knowledge
You monitor performance by setting targets, tracking progress, and implementing corrective actions when needed
You contribute to strategic planning by collaborating with senior management to define long-term goals, and the steps needed to achieve them as well as improve our offerings to the network
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education, Master, other certification:
A Bachlors or Masters degree in Economics, Marketing, Business administration, Management Engineering as preference
Experience (years):
Min 5 years in Retail, Business Development, Key Account, Sales/After Sales Account roles consistently meeting or exceeding targets
Experience in sales organizations in a complex and international and/or matrix environment
Knowledge of B2B environment, automotive and tyre business, after sales, spare parts, is considered a plus
Technical Skills:
Sales & Marketing Retail Know-How: Familiarity with retail and the industry
Analytical skills: the ability to analyze sales data, market trends and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and develop data-driven strategies
IT literacy: MS Office package including Outlook, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint
Languages Skills:
Dutch - native or fluent
English - full professional proficiency
French - professional proficiency
Soft/Behavioral Skills:
Customer focus: a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to enhance customer satisfaction through tailored solutions
Communication skills: strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying ideas, presenting findings, and collaborating with team members and clients
Interpersonal skills: the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders fostering a collaborative environment
Negotiation skills: effectively negotiate with partners and prospective partners to secure favorable terms and build mutually beneficial relationships
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WHAT WE OFFER
At Bridgestone, what really matter 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 payment; 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.
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We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
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