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.

EDUCATION, MASTER, OTHER CERTIFICATION:

You have a degree in economics, Marketing, Business administration or similar education or equivalent relevant work experience

EXPERIENCE (YEARS):

• Some experience in the retail, tyre or automotive industry would be a plus
• You have knowledge in a Retail Store Operation Business

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Using the MS-Office package, Social Media platforms as well as other IT Tools
• You have the ability to analyze sales data, market trends and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement

LANGUAGES SKILLS:

You have excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills in Finnish and good knowledge in English

SOFT/BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• You have the necessary interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders fostering a collaborative environment
• You have a strategic mindset with a practical mentality, you are creative, able to think out-of-the-box and flexible
• The understanding of customer needs and the ability to enhance customer satisfaction through tailored solutions
• Being on the move suits you well

ABOUT THE ROLE

At First Stop, we are Europe’s leading tyre and car care network. We also offer a comprehensive car maintenance program. First Stop is an affiliate of Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions. When you become part of our organization, you are a member of a global organization with powerful brands and a respected heritage.
What really matters is you, and together with more than 3500 talented retail colleagues across Europe, the Middle East and Africa we build a world-class team that focuses on innovation, customer excellence, and sustainability.

JOB PURPOSE

you will play a key role in the implementation of First Stop strategies to further strengthen our position as a leading pan-European premium tyre specialist.

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.
• 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.
• Grow sales and revenue by identifying trends, applying effective sales techniques, and optimizing procurement processes at the point of sale
• 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.
• Improving operational efficiency by consulting on inventory management, store layouts, and process optimization.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance Partner capabilities in sales, marketing, customer service, and product knowledge.
• Monitoring 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.

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