Azuga, a Bridgestone Company, is a mission-driven team committed to remaining the fastest growing enterprise fleet management mobility solution in the industry. With vehicle GPS fleet tracking, safety camera solutions, driver safety and vehicle diagnostics for small business and enterprise fleets, our fleet management system, and therefore our teams, are helping fleet managers and drivers make smarter decisions when it comes to vehicle maintenance, cost-savings and safety.
We are a group of builders and doers - building the foundations of a dynamic marketing team and marketing strategy to deliver amazing results for our customers and our sales partners. We are a team with a strong commitment to customer-driven innovation, data-based decision making and a commitment to learning through experimentation. As a part of Bridgestone, the opportunities can be endless across the broad spectrum of businesses in the Bridgestone portfolio. If this is your type of work and the type of environment you want to work in, we encourage you to explore our job opportunities.
This role will be responsible for building relationships, generating new sales, and working closely with support teams to identify upsell opportunities within the public sector. Your customers will include government agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, equipment upfitters focused on the public sector, government contractors, and other strategic partners. Success in this role requires a strategic approach to sales, excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of the public sector landscape, and the ability to formulate and execute an effective plan to meet your goals and objectives.
Sales Generation: Identify and target new sales opportunities within the public sector, including prospecting, cold calling, fielding inbound leads, networking including partner recruitment and partner management.
RFP Management and Delivery: Work closely with our support teams to accurately and completely fill out and submit RFPs. Act as the face of the organization and the main POC for communications from the requesting authority.
Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitive landscape within the public sector.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer support, to ensure a seamless client experience.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and sales forecasts using CRM software.
Event Participation: Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and other events to promote products and services.
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in sales, with a proven track record of success in the public sector. Government or Public Sector sales is a preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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What We Do
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. Bridgestone develops, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions and other rubber-associated and diversified products that deliver social and customer value. These best-in-class offerings are sold to consumers and fleet customers around the world under the trusted Bridgestone and Firestone brand names.
With more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees, the Bridgestone Americas enterprise spans from Canada to Argentina. Business units of Bridgestone Americas include Bridgestone Retail Operations, the world’s largest network of company-owned retail tire and automotive service centers; Bandag, a leader in commercial tire retreading worldwide; Firestone Building Products, an industry leader in commercial roofing and building solutions; and Firestone Industrial Products, a leading provider of technologically advanced air springs for commercial and passenger vehicle applications.
Across all its businesses, Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, the company strives to improve the way people around the world move, live, work and play in every aspect of its business.
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