General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) Full time An outstanding opportunity for a driven and inspirational leader to join Australia's most trusted tyre brand!
About us A renowned global leader in tyres and rubber, Bridgestone is striving towards a vision to provide both social value and customer value as a sustainable solutions company.
With sustainability at the core of our business and guided by the values of our Bridgestone E8 Commitment, Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tyres and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
In Australia, Bridgestone offers a range of services and solutions to all segments of the Australian market. Our extensive range of quality tyres is complemented by the provision of mechanical and fleet services through the company's nationwide retail network of Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Service Centres, mobile service provider Lube Mobile, and the manufacturing and sale of quality retreads through Bandag Pty Limited.
About the role We are seeking a strategic thinker with a proven background in leading and managing a national sales function and team to achieve organisational goals. Reporting to the Sales Director (Australia), you will leverage your knowledge and experience in commercial operations and sales to effectively manage the P&L of the tyre business through the development and implementation of key strategies. You will lead the sales team to ensure sales budgets are achieved with effective use of business assets and human resources.
Your base will be in the Adelaide Head Office with regular travel. You will work closely with the General Manager, Retail Operations to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained and customer value is maximised. Your team will consist of 6 direct reports with a total remit of 41 teammates.
About you Must be perceptive to the needs and motivational requirements of the business stakeholders.Ability to communicate and negotiate clearly in a timely fashion with staff and customers at all levels.Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of professionals.Proven success and exposure as a leader in commercial operations and sales.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong numeracy, financial, literacy and computer skills.Drives competitive and innovative strategies and is able to generate alignment against the strategic direction.Personal commitment to excellence.Champions the organization's shared values and beliefs.Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional intelligence.Embraces and leads change and innovation.If you are a passionate sales leader and serious about joining a global employer and ethical corporate citizen, then we encourage you to submit an application for this fantastic opportunity.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including fully maintained vehicle; generous incentive program and staff discounts. You will also join a globally recognised company that values its employees.
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