As a Studio Manager within a Lucid Sales Studio, your primary responsibility will be to directly manage, coach, develop and support a sales team with the successful articulation and delivery of the Lucid brand and ownership experience. This role will report directly to the Market Leader to lead the studio team and processes that enable the studio to achieve their sales targets.

BUSINESS HEALTH

• Coach and motivate the sales team to meet sales, test drives, delivery, and productivity goals
• Demonstrate sales leadership by role-playing and having an active presence in customer-facing locations
• Train and develop team on sales, financing and delivery processes
• Analyze data to determine optimal business strategies
• Set individual goals for your team, ensuring processes and routines are conducive to building pipeline and creating owners in order to reach studio goals
• Ensure the team is fluent in all aspects of Lucid product knowledge and relevant automotive industry offerings, and competitive landscape
• Drive for excellence in all areas of business focused on reaching expectations for the respective location

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

• Provide targeted coaching, skill development for Sales Specialists and Brand Ambassadors to excel in performance metrics with weekly one-on one meetings
• Recruitment, training and development of a high performing and customer focused team, ensuring all positions are filled in a timely manner
• Provide leadership, direction and coach all members of the Sales Team to ensure a seamless experience for customers and all members of the Lucid community.
• Develop inclusive, diverse, and high performing teams through defining efficient processes and developing the sales team through teaching moments.
• Sets sales goals, timelines, and target lists for Sales Specialists and tracks results to ensure timely execution on lead generation and/or market Initiatives.
• Demonstrates a confidence in operations and planning all aspects of the business including developing monthly sales attainment plans and communication of results to team.
• Manages leads, appointments, reservations and motivates a team to deliver results by communicating company initiatives and engaging team through effective coaching, performance management and training.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

• Responsible for ensuring all employees provide best-in-class experience in every interaction on the studio floor, in test drives, and through actively following up on leads
• Empower and guide employees through challenging customer concerns, to make decisions in the customers’ best interest while also supporting Lucid’s mission
• Also acts as a Senior Sales Advisor, handling high-potential customers
• Clientele management for VIP customers
• Your hands-on leadership will assist in coaching and training your sales team to deliver an exceptional experience that touches both the heart and mind of the customer.

STUDIO OPERATIONS

• Own the operations within the studio to ensure the customer journey is frictionless and seamless from reservation through to delivery.
• Supervise merchandising product inventory and display
• Manage and coordinate Studio team scheduling.
• Partner with Retail Operations and coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed
• Ensure facility maintenance and showroom presentation adhere to the brand standards
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where innovation is inevitable, and change is expected.
• Assist with daily operations as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of store management experience in retail, luxury or hospitality.
• Automotive sales management experience preferred
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, sales, or related discipline.
• Experience with leading a team of sales focused professionals that can deliver an achievement of their targets.
• Experience making data driven decisions and holding team accountable to KPI’s
• Extensive experience and ability to lead a team that fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Acts with urgency and champions excellence in all company objectives.
• Proficient in English with a secondary language skill set being a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, CRM tools (i.e. Salesforce) and retail business systems.
• Demonstrates a passion for electric vehicles and premium vehicle markets.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment
• Ability to obtain appropriate state DMV licensing, where applicable
• Valid driver’s license with no suspensions within the past year. Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire
• Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.

WHO ARE WE?

We Are Squishable! At Squishable, products and people are at the core of why we do what we do every day. We strive to create a customer experience that is based on sharing our love and passion for the brand while building long-lasting relationships with our customers…turning friends into fans. As we experience rapid growth, we are looking for career-driven leaders who are obsessed with creating a unique and exceptional customer experience. We need great people to represent the brand where it matters most…in front of our customers. These leaders will be part of shaping the voice and character of the Squishable store experience.

The ideal candidate will be a natural-born leader who loves the store experience. They will be passionate, driven, and highly organized with a desire to bring happiness to people’s lives. Additionally, they will be confident, creative, bright, friendly, adaptable, and able to consistently perform at the highest level. Candidates must be well-spoken and confident in their ability to interact with people at all levels while remaining calm and organized at all times.

What does a Squishable Retail Sales Lead do?

• Understands organizational objectives and makes decisions in partnership with the Store Manager that align with Company priorities and values
• Enforces sales strategies, initiatives, and growth across all categories
• Productivity Management: holds self and sales team accountable for personal sales
• Acts as a brand ambassador in the local market/mall to drive brand loyalty and business (i.e., charity events, local associations, mall initiatives)
• Solution-oriented and forward-thinking in resolving customer issues; partners with Store Manager and/or District Manager/Regional Manager as appropriate
• Develops both individual and team product knowledge skills to stay up-to-date on all current Squishable in-store products
• ​Assists in supervising the team on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to meet goals and utilize Company tools; empowers others and encourages individual growth
• Able to provide feedback to others; coaches performance to a higher standard; provides constructive feedback to Store Manager

Other Qualifications:

• Two plus years of relevant supervisor experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, challenging, and creative customer-facing environment.
• Passion for people! A dynamic and engaged leader with a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating, teaching & developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback and recognition to every team member, to ensure an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated, and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to transport stock as may be required; lifting cartons up to 25 lb.

Benefits/ Perks: 

• Pay rate is $16-17 an hour
• A fun, welcoming workplace where creativity and personality are encouraged
• Career growth opportunities (many of our Associates and Sales Leads become Store Managers!)
• Employee discounts (yes, even on the giant plushies)
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching