Sales and Service Specialist

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. Position Summary The 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 will learn all aspects of store operations and flex between interacting/serving the customer and efficiently completing basic vehicle service tasks as required. Pay Range $15.20 – $22.71 per hour. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements. Responsibilities Customer service, sales, customer issue resolution – 75% Basic vehicle service tasks: oil, tires, fluids – 25% Store operations: opening/closing, inventory, displays – as needed 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 Qualifications High 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 Qualifications 2‑year degree or non‑traditional education through training program completion, certification, or other exhibiting the growth mindset needed Previous consumer retail sales experience Previous automotive experience Previous management/supervisory experience Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates Paid vacation and holidays On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications Flexible work schedule 401(k) match On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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 expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Location Based in Nashville, Tennessee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridgestone America, Inc.