Associate Sales Manager

Our Sales Managers are seasoned retail leaders with natural charisma. In this role, you will collaborate with the Store Leader 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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Store 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
Requirements 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 drivers license required
This role requires you to possess a Motor Vehicle Salesperson License issued by North Carolina 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 licensing office nearest you in state of employment
Notary license is preferred. Should notary support be required of this role, Tesla will provide assistance with obtaining a license