🔹 Job Title: Brand Field Specialist Supervisor
🔹 Company: Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
🔹 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
🔹 Job Type: On-site
🔹 Category: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
🔹 Date Posted: June 14, 2025
🔹 Experience Level: 2-5 years
🔹 Remote Status: On-site
Key aspects of this role include:
ASSUMPTION: This role requires a strong understanding of Falken and Dunlop Motorcycle department processes and programs, as well as experience in leading others through a project or comparable assignment.
✅ Provide leadership and guidance to a team of up to ten Brand Field Specialists
✅ Coach, train, and support team members in their professional development
✅ Identify market opportunities and implement strategies to achieve team goals
✅ Spend approximately 75% of time in the field with team members, focusing on development and support
✅ Achieve bonus sign-ups during field visits
✅ Oversee Salesforce data entry and manage team route planning
✅ Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual objectives are met for both Falken and Dunlop Motorcycle brands
ASSUMPTION: This role requires strong relationship-building skills, the ability to resolve internal priorities, and a keen eye for emerging trends and promotional opportunities.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience)
Experience: A minimum of 18 months of experience on the FAST team as a Brand Field Specialist, or equivalent experience demonstrating a strong understanding of Falken and Dunlop Motorcycle department processes and programs. Experience in leading others through a project or comparable assignment is required.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
ASSUMPTION: This role may require working in diverse environments such as outdoor motorsport venues, entertainment facilities, restaurants, sports venues, and traditional office settings. It may also involve working in inclement weather conditions, depending on customer location.
Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $109,200.00 Base+Commission/year
Benefits:
Working Hours: Full-time, typically 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on team and market needs
ASSUMPTION: The salary range listed is the total compensation that includes base salary and potential monthly commission, with further details to be discussed during the interview process.
Industry: Sumitomo Rubber North America is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., focusing on the automotive industry, specifically manufacturing high-quality tires for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Company Size: 201-500 employees
Founded: 1983 (Falken Tires introduced to the North American market)
Company Description:
Company Specialties:
Company Website: Falken Tires | Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
ASSUMPTION: Sumitomo Rubber North America is committed to automotive excellence, manufacturing high-quality tires for various vehicle types and maintaining a strong international presence within the automotive industry.
Career Level: Mid-level management, with opportunities for professional growth and development
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Sr. Brand Field Specialist Manager for matters impacting daily operations
Work Arrangement: On-site, with approximately 75% of time spent in the field with team members and the remaining 25% dedicated to their own market
Growth Opportunities:
ASSUMPTION: This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development, with a focus on coaching, training, and supporting team members in their own career advancement.
Office Type: Corporate office environment with a focus on team collaboration and support
Office Location(s): Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Geographic Context:
Work Schedule: Full-time, with flexible scheduling based on team and market needs
ASSUMPTION: This role may require working in diverse environments such as outdoor motorsport venues, entertainment facilities, restaurants, sports venues, and traditional office settings. It may also involve working in inclement weather conditions, depending on customer location.
Typical Process:
Key Assessment Areas:
Application Tips:
ATS Keywords: Brand Field Specialist, Supervisor, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Market Analysis, Salesforce, Route Planning, Relationship Building, Communication, Presentation, Interpersonal Skills, Organization, Detail Orientation, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Travel
ASSUMPTION: Applicants should focus on demonstrating their relevant experience and skills, as well as their enthusiasm for the automotive industry and the company's products.
ASSUMPTION: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce is required for this role. Familiarity with GPS and mapping software is also beneficial.
Company Values:
Work Style:
Self-Assessment Questions:
ASSUMPTION: Applicants should assess their fit with the company's values and work style, as well as their ability to meet the required qualifications and responsibilities for this role.
ASSUMPTION: Applicants should be prepared to address these potential challenges and demonstrate their ability to overcome them successfully.
ASSUMPTION: Applicants should research similar roles within the automotive industry and consider how their skills and experience align with the requirements of this position.
ASSUMPTION: Applicants should be prepared to discuss their experience with similar projects and how they have contributed to the success of their previous employers.
ASSUMPTION: Applicants should prepare thoughtful questions that demonstrate their interest in the role and the company, as well as their understanding of the required qualifications and responsibilities.
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