Company OverviewBridgestone 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 $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. 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.
Position SummaryThe retail Sales and Service Technician (SST) is a unique hybrid role for stores and is intended as a key pipeline for future career growth within Firestone Complete Auto Care. This role is primarily responsible for serving the customer through assessing needs, recommending appropriate products and/or services, performing entry-level vehicle services, and ensuring customer satisfaction through thorough and timely completion of services.
Successful individuals in this role will learn all aspects of store operations and flex between interacting/serving the customer and efficiently completing basic vehicle service tasks as required.
ResponsibilitiesHybrid Role Customer service, sales, customer issue resolution - 75%.Basic vehicle service tasks, oil, tires, fluids - 25%.Store operations, opening/closing, inventory, displays - as needed basis.Growth and Career Development Role May assist Manager or act as Manager-On-Duty in certain circumstances or to support development.Learn all aspects of store operations and flex between front/back shop tasks.Minimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Valid automobile driver's license.Customer service and career growth mindset.Ability to learn and perform basic vehicle service tasks.Ability to learn and operate store systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS2 year degree or non-traditional education through training program completion, certification, or other exhibiting the growth mindset that is needed in this candidate.Previous consumer retail sales experience.Previous automotive experience a plus.Previous management/supervisory experience a plus.OUR CREW KNOWS BENEFITSMedical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates.Paid vacation and holidays.On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.Tuition reimbursement program.Flexible work schedule.401(k) match.On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.OUR VALUES GIVE BACK TO YOU Professional Development: No matter where you're at in your career, we've got the resources to help you level up.Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together. #J-18808-Ljbffr