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Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC

Service Manager

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company‑owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whenever you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to build toward your future.

Job Category Retail

Position Summary Combining in‑depth automotive repair knowledge with people skills, this position manages customer relationships and frequently serves as a liaison between technicians and customers. It also selects, coaches, leads, trains, and supervises vehicle technicians while assisting with the purchase of parts, materials, and equipment.

Pay Range: $19.00 – $28.50

Responsibilities

Assign and schedule work duties to auto service staff according to individual skill level

Serve all automotive service needs of customers

Oversee the hiring and training of an effective auto service team

Ensure high teammate retention

Maintain compliance with quality standards

Develop customer satisfaction and retention

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

2‑year degree or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

4 years of auto service technical experience

1 year of service manager or service writer experience

Problem solving – customer complaints

Aptitude to manage inventory, scheduling, equipment maintenance, etc.

Capacity to lead and coach others

Teammate and customer/communication skills

Ability to recruit and select technicians and general service teammates successfully according to store requirements

Willingness to continue education and remain current in automotive repair issues

Must have completed all the current and required BSRO store education courses & modules required for this position.

Must have a valid automotive driver’s license at all times in order to test drive customer’s vehicles

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 champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams, understanding the importance of viewing our business through many different lenses.

What We Offer

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 for 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.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Retail

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