At First Stop, we are Europe's leading tyre and car care network. We also offer a comprehensive car maintenance program. First Stop is an affiliate of Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions. When you become part of our organization, you are a member of a global organization with powerful brands and a respected heritage.

What really matters is you, and together with more than 3500 talented retail colleagues across Europe, the Middle East and Africa we build a world-class team that focuses on 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 your 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.

·         Improving 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.

·         Monitoring 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 as well as improve our offerings to the network.

Qualifications & Experience Required

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 Skills:

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
• The understanding of customer needs and the ability to enhance customer satisfaction through tailored solutions
• Being on the move suits you well