Bridgestone & Firestone

Commercial Sales Manager

Bridgestone & Firestone$92K — $118K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial sales or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong relationship management skills with dealers and fleets.
  • Ability to analyze market intelligence and drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage communication with dealers and fleet customers to increase sales.
  • Cultivate relationships with target fleets and collaborate with sales representatives.
  • Lead strategic business planning initiatives with dealer partners.
  • Drive adoption of Bridgestone's Fleet Care Solutions among clients.
  • Monitor dealer inventory and forecast market needs.
  • Conduct on-site customer observations to recommend improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and customer requirements.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Opportunity to engage with a broad network of industry partners.
  • Access to extensive training programs for professional development.
  • Involvement in innovative product solutions tailored for clients.
Full Job Description

Job Category

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Position Summary
Bridgestone Commercial Tire is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager (CSM) to drive growth for our commercial tire and retread business in St. Louis. Reporting to the Region General 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 and cover the St. Louis market **

** The anticipated annual salary range for this full-time position would be $92,500 - $118,000, based on experience, qualifications and Compensation guidelines **

Pay Range: $92,500.00 - $143,400.00




Responsibilities

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or equivalent work experience

About Bridgestone & Firestone

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.
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Size
135,636 employees
Industry
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