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Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC is a worldwide leader in the automotive industry with one of the largest, most advanced automotive tire and service retail chains in the nation with sales topping $2 billion in tire and automotive services and sales.

Our company is growing, and so is the number of locations in which we operate. We have more than 2,200 locations in cities across the nation. Not only are the number of our service centers growing, so is the number services we offer. With all this expansion, we're always looking for talented people to keep up our forward momentum.

Question & Answer Session with CEO Larry Magee

Do you require previous experience?
There is no question that experience should help anyone be successful; however, we select many teammates directly from Colleges and Universities with little or no experience.

What will I learn by working in the retail industry?
On a macro level, we will teach you how to manage a business and how to be a leader. More specifically, you learn marketing, advertising, promotion and, most importantly, about the ever-changing tastes and needs of an extremely large and diverse customer base.

Why should I choose Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC over other retail employment opportunities?
There are many reasons, and other sections of this Web site can help you understand them. But perhaps the most important is our culture. It's a unique combination of stability and innovation. We're a FORTUNE 300 company with a century-long record of success. Part of that success is a result of our relentless mission, which is "To be unsurpassed in earning and sustaining superior customer loyalty in all phases of our business." We achieve this by first taking care of teammates who then in turn take care of the customer.

How would you describe your management style?
My position demands that my style is primarily situational; however, I take great pride in building a strong team of individuals, empowering them to do their jobs, and coaching them to accomplish their goals. I empower people to achieve their best so they can excel beyond their expectations to levels.

How would you describe Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC?
A leader! We own and operate the largest, most advanced tire and automotive retail chains in the world. By having the largest network of company owned locations ensures a high degree of standardization and quality.

What is one of Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC's key strengths?
One of our strengths is in our commitment to serve a diverse customer population with diverse teams of teammates.

How would you describe Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC's greatest challenge?
Our greatest challenge is leveraging our incredible resources to ensure we deliver the best service and products as promised. This helps to make "a positive experience for our customers — every time."

Do you consider Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC a growth company?
Absolutely - Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC has enormous growth opportunities as demonstrated by our recent addition of over 500 retail locations. It is very important for us to earn market share from our competition and as we grow we create new opportunities for our teammates.

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