Manager in Training

Bridgestone Americas

Camarillo, CAFresher59m agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

This is a structured 90-day training program designed to prepare you for promotion to Store Manager. This hands-on role provides experience in tire and automotive service sales, customer engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily store operations including inventory, merchandising, and customer service.
  • Learn to lead and coach teammates, assist with scheduling, and contribute to team development.
  • Engage with customers to drive sales and ensure satisfaction.
  • Participate in physical store duties such as unloading shipments, changing tires, and maintaining cleanliness.

Program Details

During the 90-day training period:

  • Successfully complete all required training modules.
  • Demonstrate the necessary competencies and leadership behaviors.
  • Participate in and pass a formal interview evaluation conducted by leadership.

Upon successful completion of the program, placement as a Store Manager is intended, ideally within a reasonable distance of your geographical location or within the market where the MIT training program occurred. The ultimate location will be a mutual agreement. If no Store Manager role is agreed upon, a Professional Service Manager (PSM) role within the market may be offered.

If program requirements are not met, reassignment to a Professional Service Manager (PSM) role in the market may occur, which includes a pay adjustment.

If all requirements are met but no Store Manager opening is available, you will remain in the MIT role until one becomes available.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Skills:
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Interest in retail management
  • Willingness to complete required training
  • Licenses:
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior management experience
  • Leadership & development experience with multi-person direct reports
  • Successful P&L track record

Pay Range

$23.00 - $35.94

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