What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Sales Manager, South Bend position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Our Associate Sales Managers are seasoned retail leaders with natural charisma. In this role, you will collaborate with the Sales Manager to recruit, train, develop, and manage a dynamic store team, contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Your responsibilities include guiding your team through training, coaching, and motivating, while also analyzing sales performance. Identifying local market events to enhance Tesla's brand exposure and foster new owners is a key aspect of the role.
Success is measured by achieving cumulative store sales targets, driving optimal team performance, and maintaining smooth store operations. To excel at Tesla, you must be energetic, highly organized, and deeply committed to sustainable energy. While individual contributions are valued, teamwork is crucial for achieving the highest level of success. Recognition is reserved for those who empower their team, contributing to collective success.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with the Sales Manager to align on business needs and strategies, while demonstrating sales leadership through active floor presence and role modeling (70% of the time)
- Ensure all employees deliver a top-tier customer experience, proactively addressing and resolving any concerns related to vehicle quality and preparation
- Recruit, train, and develop management and staff, maintaining prompt position fulfillment, providing ongoing performance evaluation, and ensuring adherence to Tesla's policies and procedures
- Uphold brand standards through facility maintenance, showroom presentation, and cost control, while ensuring compliance with Tesla's dress code and grooming guidelines
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree, 2 years applicable experience, proven track record to meet or exceed goals, or equivalent experience
- Self-starting entrepreneur with exceptional management skills, great attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple projects while adhering to business-critical deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a dedicated and ethical approach to sales and sales operations
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships and act as a well-respected, trusted partner
- Ability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment, ability to relocate as needed
- Valid driver's license required
- For roles working in CA, CO, HI, ID, MD, MS, NV, NC, OH, PA, TN, UT, VA, DC: This role requires you to possess a Motor Vehicle Salesperson License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Without the salesperson license, you cannot engage in sales activities. To check if you are eligible for the salesperson license, please contact the DMV in your state of employment
- For roles working in AZ, GA, HI, IA, IN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, VT, WA: Notary license is preferred. Should notary support be required of this role, Tesla will provide assistance with obtaining a license
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.