The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Vice President & General Manager, Goodyear Retail

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber$150K — $200K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of senior sales leadership experience in the automotive sector
  • 10+ years in strategic development and execution roles
  • Experience leading multi-unit retail operations with 300+ locations
  • Prior management of P&L in a business leadership context
  • Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop growth strategies to enhance revenue and profitability
  • Drive B2C sales through customer-centric insights
  • Cultivate a data/analytics-oriented decision-making culture
  • Lead initiatives to enhance the end-to-end customer experience
  • Streamline operations for increased efficiency and consistency
  • Engage with stakeholders to achieve company-wide goals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a prominent retail portfolio
  • Collaboration with executive leadership team
  • Focus on creating a high-performance culture
  • Potential for career advancement within a large organization
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making at a national level
Full Job Description
Reporting to MD Americas & Chief Sales Officer Americas Consumer (Executive Committee), the Vice President & General Manager, Goodyear Retail leads the Goodyear and Just Tires retail portfolio which includes the strategy, commercial performance, and customer experience across 500+ company-owned locations nationally. This role will provide leadership and direction, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and providing coaching and development to retail leadership across the region, fostering a high-performance, customer-oriented culture.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop winning growth strategies that drive revenue and profitability while confirming the brand's iconic positioning in the automotive ecosystem
  • Increase B2C sales via a customer-focused and insight led approach. Identify opportunities for a redefined value proposition, and superior service
  • Drive a data/analytics-oriented culture, supporting decisions with ROI analyses and optimizing pricing and business models
  • Lead the end-to-end customer experience, redefining the journey and continuously improving satisfaction
  • Refine operations to increase efficiency, ensure consistency, and deliver extraordinary customer and employee experiences
  • Collaborate across the enterprise and partner with key stakeholders to deliver company-wide objectives


Key Experience
  • 15 or more years of senior sales leadership experience with a deep understanding of automotive industry and business operations
  • 10 or more years of experience working in leadership position(s) accountable for strategy development and execution
  • Experience successfully leading a multi-unit retail operation with at least 300 stores / outlets
  • Previous experience managing retail organization, preferably in auto or adjacent industries
  • Previous experience managing a P&L (profit and loss) as part of a business leadership experience
  • Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams


Key Skills
  • Highly strategic, operationally, and strategically savvy utilizing a data-driven mindset and long-term vision
  • Demonstrated ability to profitably grow a business, set/execute a forward-looking business strategy and deliver results in a fast-paced/competitive environment
  • Strong business/financial acumen with a working knowledge of the competitive landscape
  • Strong communication, influencing and motivational skills
  • Inspirational leader able to manage cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams, creating a vision and inspiring others to action
  • Leadership style consistent with the Goodyear Values: Exceptional, Innovative, Relentless, Bold and Leads with "One Team" mindset

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About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies, with operations in most regions of the world. Together with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, Goodyear develops, markets and sells tires for most applications.

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Join the dynamic team at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a global leader in tire manufacturing, where innovation drives us forward and a commitment to excellence is shared across our global network. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company that is at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements in the industry.

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At The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, you will be part of a culture that thrives on diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in tire technology and services, contributing to a safer, more efficient world.

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Join our team of over 30,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, in an environment where your skills in innovation, leadership, and problem-solving can shine. You will lead projects that transform the very nature of vehicle mobility, making significant contributions to the industry and the environment.

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Whether you are looking for job opportunities, seeking to participate in a professional internship, or aiming to climb the leadership ladder, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company offers a path for everyone. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs, including diversity training and leadership development, designed to empower you to reach your full potential.

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Learn more about The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Size
72,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$12.3 billion
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