Associate Sales Manager

Role Overview

Tesla is seeking Associate Sales Managers who are experienced retail leaders with strong charisma. This role involves partnering with the Sales Manager to lead the store team through recruitment, training, development, and management. You will be instrumental in supporting Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by guiding the team via coaching and motivation while analyzing sales metrics. Identifying community events to boost brand visibility and attract new owners is also essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Sales Manager to define business goals and strategies while exemplifying sales leadership and maintaining active floor engagement approximately 70% of the time.
• Ensure employees deliver exceptional customer experiences, promptly resolving any vehicle quality or preparation issues.
• Manage recruitment, training, and development of staff and managers, promptly filling positions and conducting ongoing performance reviews, while enforcing Tesla's policies.
• Maintain brand integrity through upkeep of facilities, showroom standards, expense management, and adherence to Tesla’s dress and grooming policies.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree alongside a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Proactive entrepreneurial mindset with excellent management capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects within deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with a committed and ethical sales approach.
• Capability to build collaborative relationships and act as a trusted, respected partner.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment and willingness to relocate if necessary.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• In certain states (CA, CO, HI, ID, MD, MS, NV, NC, OH, PA, TN, UT, VA, DC) a Motor Vehicle Salesperson License is mandatory before engaging in sales. Candidates should verify eligibility with their local Department of Motor Vehicles.
• In states (AZ, GA, HI, IA, IN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, VT, WA) a Notary license is preferred; if needed, Tesla will support obtaining this license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with eligibility from the first day of employment.
• Medical plans including options with zero payroll deductions.
• Support for family-building including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision insurance plans, some with no employee paycheck contribution.
• Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when enrolled in qualifying medical plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (following a 90-day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program for support services.
• Sick leave, vacation time (flexible time for salaried roles, accrual for hourly), and paid holidays.
• Childcare backup and parenting resources.
• Availability of voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, legal services, theft insurance, and pet insurance.
• Health programs for weight loss and tobacco cessation.
• Employee programs such as Tesla Babies and commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and additional perks.