Salesperson - Full-Time Retail

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. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. 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 people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. Job Category Retail Position Summary The Automotive Retail Salesperson is a dynamic and sales-focused role crucial to our team's success. This position entails providing exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone, with the goal of meeting and exceeding customer needs. You will use your energetic demeanor to sell the visit, persuading potential customers to engage with our automotive services. Through effective communication skills, you will build strong relationships with customers, promote our products and services, and establish clear time commitments between technicians and customers for service appointments. Additionally, the Retail Salesperson conducts transaction procedures with precision and efficiency, ensuring a seamless experience for customers throughout their visit. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for sales and customer service to thrive in a fast-paced automotive retail environment while contributing to the growth and success of our business. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements. ___ Responsibilities Operating as a motivated sales individual. Building customer satisfaction & loyalty. Merchandising, advertising and promotion of products and services. Energetic responsiveness to every customer, on the phone and in the store. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Desire to succeed in a retail environment. 2 years of consumer retail sales experience. Must be able to communicate with and assist customers in the areas of sales and complaints to ensure customer retention and loyalty. Problem solving skills as it relates to customer complaints Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles. OUR CREW KNOWS BENEFITS Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting day 1 for all our 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 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. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. It is our policy to 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/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. 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 (CSR), 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.