BestDrive Regional Manager - Central Region

Job Description

BestDrive Regional Manager for the Central region possibly covering: Illinois and Missouri

Position Overview:

The Regional Operations Manager will oversee operations and overall store compliance and manage productivity and organizational effectiveness. They will be responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining procedures, office staff supervision, and task delegation. This position requires a professional who doesn't mind wearing multiple hats. Experienced in handling a wide range of executive support-related tasks and able to work independently with little or no supervision. Well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a complex decentralized retail organization.

Essential Duties:

Management & Operations

• Responsibility for overall operations of their region. • Address the strategic and tactical needs of the organization and implement the necessary changes. • Understand financial reporting and have the ability

to quantify business needs, costs/budgets, and economic earnings.• Assure that prompt and effective communication

occurs within the region and with the home office.• Manage people by directing and coaching. Recruit and develop personnel and establish succession planning.• Attract, retain, and motivate field personnel to support the long-term stability and growth of the company and to

promote effective participation of the team in relation to corporate objectives. • Conduct work visits with each store and plant in the region. • Evaluate personnel in terms of their position description & conduct. Council personnel on steps for self-improvement.• Working with the Region Manager, forecast product inventory on a monthly basis to ensure availability. • Control district expenses budgets and ensures that all territory records are maintained in an accurate and current manner.

Monitor and analyze business on a continuous basis and implement any corrective action.• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting,

including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.• Manage all safety, health, and environmental processes by conducting safety huddles, leading by safety first, and

reporting and sending all required paperwork for any injuries and accidents to management.• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred• 5+ years of operations experience• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite• Refined ability to delegate responsibilities and provide leadership and training to key personnel• Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, organization, and decision-making• Advanced written and verbal communication skills. • Must be able to pass a background check including employment history, SSN verification, criminal history, etc.• Must be able to pass a drug test • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:• 7+ years experience in the tire industry• 5+ years experience managing and leading people • Experience in Commercial Tire Retail Operations; multi-unit experience a plus• Retread tire knowledge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements• Work hours are generally 7-5 Monday - Friday. Saturday and evenings as needed; may have little to no advance notice.• This position operates in all indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift and walk. • Required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements. • Required to lift 50-75 lbs. routinely; may be required to lift up to 100 lbs. individually occasionally.• 25 - 50% travel throughout the country is required.

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.