Retail Business Consultant Finland

Overview

Position snapshot

JobReq ID : 54022

Type of work : Hybrid

Type of contract : Open-ended / permanent

Full / Part Time : Full time

Location : Helsinki, FI

About Us : Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA) operate as a Bridgestone West strategic region. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of products and solutions for customers and industries.

About The Role : At First Stop, we are Europe\'s leading tyre and car care network. First Stop is an affiliate of Bridgestone. When you become part of our organization, you join a global company with powerful brands and a respected heritage. More than 3500 retail colleagues across Europe, the Middle East and Africa contribute to innovation, customer excellence and sustainability.

Job Purpose

You will play a key role in the implementation of First Stop strategies to further strengthen our position as a leading pan-European premium tyre specialist.

Responsibilities

• You develop the network by identifying and recruiting high-quality prospects who align with our vision and values, and by actively supporting the onboarding, monitoring, and development of Partners.
• Drive business development by balancing efforts between recruiting new Partners and supporting the growth of existing ones, ensuring both expansion and quality.
• You build strong relationships with Partners to understand their needs and ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Grow sales and revenue by identifying trends, applying effective sales techniques, and optimizing procurement processes at the point of sale.
• You promote centralized procurement services across the network to maximize negotiated supplier rebates for both the network and individual Partners.
• You act as the key link between centralized programs (Marketing, Fleets, Procurement, Digital Tools) and the Partner network, driving adoption through engagement, education, and support.
• Improve operational efficiency by consulting on inventory management, store layouts, and process optimization.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance Partner capabilities in sales, marketing, customer service, and product knowledge.
• Monitor performance by setting targets, tracking progress, and implementing corrective actions when needed.
• You contribute to strategic planning by collaborating with senior management to define long-term goals and the steps needed to achieve them, while improving offerings to the network.

Qualifications & Experience

Education, Master, other certification : You have a degree in economics, marketing, business administration or similar education or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience (years) : Some experience in the retail, tyre or automotive industry would be a plus. You have knowledge in a Retail Store Operation Business.

Technical Skills : Using the MS-Office package, Social Media platforms as well as other IT Tools. You have the ability to analyze sales data, market trends and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement.

Languages : You have excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills in Finnish and good knowledge in English.

Soft / Behavioral Skills : You have the necessary interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders fostering a collaborative environment. You have a strategic mindset with a practical mentality, you are creative, able to think out-of-the-box and flexible. You understand customer needs and can enhance customer satisfaction through tailored solutions. Being on the move suits you well.

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, we foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We offer :

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that advances equity and embraces individuality. All job applicants and staff will receive equal treatment and we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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