Commercial Sales Manager, Remote, United States of America | BeBridgestone

Company Overview

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.

Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementBridgestone Commercial Tire is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager (CSM) to drive growth for our commercial tire and retread business in Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the Region Manager, you will partner with our dealers and market team to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional solutions to fleet customers

** This is a remote position**
** This individual will be required to live in the AZ market and cover related territories **

• Dealer & Fleet Sales: Manage communication with dealers, truck stops, and truck fleets to exceed sales targets.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate a prioritized list of target fleets and partner with Dealer Commercial Sales Representatives (CSRs) to conduct daily sales calls.
• Strategic Planning: Lead business planning with dealers to set growth targets and strategies.
• Product & Solution Adoption: Drive the training and adoption of Bridgestone Fleet Care Solutions, programs, and sales tools.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor dealer inventory levels, forecast future needs, and collect competitive intelligence.
• Field Activity: Conduct "Fleet Genba" activities (direct on-site observation) to understand customer operations and recommend solutions.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols, customer safety requirements, and proper PPE usage.

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years of related industry experience; or equivalent work experience

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters 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 compensation; 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.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.