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Position SummaryWe’re currently looking for a District Development Manager (DDM) to join our team in Commercial Truck. Reporting to the Region Manager (RM), the DDM is responsible for growing the Bridgestone tire and retreading business within their Territory. They work closely with the Bridgestone Market Team and our dealers, to ensure sales results objectives are achieved and fleet customer needs are met.
**Our ideal candidate will need to live in the San Gabriel/Southeast Los Angeles area**
Pay Range: $69,000.00 - $124,000.00
ResponsibilitiesOwns communication with all dealer and truck stop customers within their Territory.Cultivates a list of priority target fleet customers.Makes fleet sales calls daily, along with Dealer Commercial Sales Representatives (CSRs).Training and adoption of Bridgestone Fleet Care Solutions.Responsible for dealer in-house-share development.Business planning with dealer to communicate established growth targets and set strategies.Regularly tracks and communicates to dealers on progress toward growth targets, while consistently collaborating with Bridgestone Market Teammates and dealer to address gaps.Training and adoption of programsMonitors dealer inventory levels, sell-in, and sell-out monthly.Forecasts with dealer for future orders/needs.Collects and reports competitive market intelligence.Addresses business and billing issues between the dealers, fleets, and Bridgestone.Collaborates with pricing and marketing to address market opportunities.Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experienceBridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.
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