Retail Business Consultant

Position Snapshot

• Type of Contract: Permanent/ temporary/internship
• Full-time/Part Time
• Location:

The Company:

Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.

In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”,that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play .

Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region – in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.

At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.

Bridgestone EMIA

In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.

We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.

Job purpose

The Retail Business Consultant manages and develops his/her sector with the aim of building a balanced partnership relationship with the members of the franchise network.

You will ensure the achievement of quantitative and qualitative development objectives and support franchisees in the management, development, and optimisation of their outlets.

Main responsibilities / Key result areas :

Development:

• Optimising franchisee purchases policy in line with the First Stop guidelines.
• Implementation of the network tools, advertising, and promotional campaigns to optimise the sales.
• Helping the partner to define a pricing and promotional strategy.
• Execute a prospecting plan to expand and strengthen the network.
• Monitoring that the First Stop offer remains in line with market expectations.

Customer relations:

• Visit existing customers on a regular base and identify and resolve client concerns.
• Assist the partner with analyses and market information.
• Consistently share information, opportunities, and actions to further develop the network.
• Actively approaching end customers to generate additional sales and new customers for our partners.

Communication internal/external:

• Gather market information and communicate towards Business Development Manager.
• Consistent sharing of changes related to agreements, visits, actions, …
• Close collaboration/ contact with First Stop back office and suppliers.

Marketing & promotion

• Support promotions, campaigns and incentives.
• Close collaboration with marketing departement

Required capabilities & experience

Education: Higher education

Professional experience within the automotive or a related relevant industry as a 1st working experience

A first experience in a position as sales representative or a related commercial role

Strong communication skills, commercial & social skills

Good negotiator

Profit driven

Gives proof of autonomy & initiative

Customer minded

Proactive & hands-on

Excellent level of French and Dutch

Good knowledge of English

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!

Process Next Steps:All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please don’t hesitate and apply at https://careers.bridgestone-emea.com/

Weare looking forward to hearing from you!

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Disclaimer

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.