Remote Motorcycle Tyre Sales Executive - Growth & Events

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose: We are seeking a professional, commercially focused Motorcycle Tyre Sales Executive to support the continued growth of our motorcycle division. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales performance, managing key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and representing the company at industry events and promotional activities. This role requires a proactive individual with strong sales capability, excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to support weekend events, exhibitions, and customer activations within the motorcycle sector.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with motorcycle dealers, workshops, distributors, and trade customers.
• Deliver sales growth in line with company objectives and agreed targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within assigned territories.
• Promote the company’s motorcycle tyre range and associated products professionally and effectively.
• Provide technical and commercial product guidance to customers.
• Conduct regular customer visits and maintain accurate account records.
• Monitor market activity, competitor developments, and customer trends.
• Support marketing initiatives, promotional campaigns, and product launches.
• Represent the business at motorcycle trade shows, exhibitions, race events, dealer open days, and other industry-related activities.
• Participate in weekend and out-of-hours events as required by the business.
• Prepare pipeline updates and performance reports.
• Collaborate with internal departments including operations, logistics, and customer service to ensure high service standards.
• Maintain strong brand representation and professional conduct at all times.
• Travel within assigned regions and occasional overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Full UK Driving licence - Ability to travel across the UK as required.
• Previous experience within tyre sales, automotive sales, or the motorcycle industry preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage territory activity effectively.
• Flexibility to travel and attend weekend events and exhibitions.
• Good organisational and reporting skills.
• Competent IT skills including CRM and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full motorcycle licence preferred.
• Knowledge of motorcycle tyres, fitment, and performance applications.
• Experience working with dealer networks or trade accounts.
• Passion for motorcycles, motorsport, or automotive sectors.

Languages Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written English.

Soft/Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent relationship-building skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on long-term partnerships.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

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:

• 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.

We are committed to creating an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.