Studio Manager – New Center Opening (Mission Viejo)

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

13d•$95,000 - $119,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lucid is excited to announce the grand opening of our brand-new Studio and Delivery location in Mission Viejo, California. This new location reflects our continued investment in delivering a world-class customer experience and expanding Lucid’s presence throughout Southern California. We are building a talented team of sales and delivery professionals who are passionate about creating exceptional customer journeys, fostering meaningful relationships, and accelerating the adoption of sustainable transportation. Join us at an exciting time as we launch this new location and help shape the future of Lucid’s retail and delivery operations from day one. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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