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Job Description
Sales Manager
What To Expect
Our Sales Managers are seasoned retail leaders with natural charisma. In this role, you will 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
- Lead, coach, and inspire the team to achieve productivity goals and identify opportunities for sales growth
- Foster a culture that prioritizes delivering a best-in-class customer experience, aligning with Tesla's mission
- Cultivate a positive team culture by promptly addressing people and safety issues
- Enforce adherence to Tesla policies and procedures among all employees
- Identify and nurture high-potential talent and provide continuous feedback to enhance individual and team performance
- Maintain facility and showroom standards in line with the brand, ensuring employees adhere to Tesla's dress code and grooming guidelines
- Exercise cost-consciousness to control store expenses, consistently seeking ways to reduce costs
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of applicable professional experience with proven track record to meet and exceed goals, or equivalent experience
- Self-starting entrepreneur with exceptional management and coaching skills
- Dedicated and ethical approach to sales and sales operations
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships acting as a well-respected, trusted partner
- Excellent time-management and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment
- 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
Benefits
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 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
Expected Compensation
$79,800 - $176,700/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Key skills/competency
- Sales Management
- Retail Leadership
- Team Coaching
- Sales Performance Analysis
- Customer Experience
- Talent Development
- Operational Efficiency
- Cost Management
- Recruiting
- Sustainable Energy Advocacy
How to Get Hired at Tesla
- Tailor your resume: Highlight retail sales management, coaching, and P&L experience. Quantify achievements with numbers.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your ability to recruit, train, and motivate teams for sales targets.
- Demonstrate passion for Tesla: Articulate your commitment to sustainable energy and the company's mission.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your sales strategies, team management approach, and problem-solving skills.
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