The location of this role will vary within the region. This role will also include heavy travel, up to 80%, within the region or nearby territory. At Tesla, our Service Managers are the front-line leaders of our service operation. They act as brand ambassadors, delivering an exceptional experience to customers, managing day-to-day operations, and proactively developing team members to reach their full potential. We hire leaders who want to run a service business and be a part of our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Our Service Managers consistently deliver excellent results across all aspects of the business: customer satisfaction, people leadership, operations, and financials. To succeed at Tesla, you must be energetic, highly organized, smart working, and have a passion for true leadership and our brand. Responsibilities
Exceed customer expectations, monitor service trends, and develop standards and processes to elevate the overall service experience
Lead by example, prioritize team success, and actively engage in team growth and development, providing regular feedback and mentoring
Understand and improve all aspects of service center performance, championing safety, efficiency, quality, and technical acumen in service operations
Grasp business metrics, lead daily operations to achieve specific goals in productivity, quality, cost, and revenue/margin where applicable
Embrace change, excel in high-pressure situations, exhibit strong prioritization and time management skills, and combine analytical thinking with hands-on problem-solving and a customer-service mindset
Act in the best interest of Tesla, advocate for customers and team success, and demonstrate a passion for Tesla's mission, people, and customers
Requirements
Available to travel up to 80% of the time within region or nearby territory
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Prior leadership experience in a service-focused industry; automotive expertise is not required
Experience leading teams and managing a diverse group of roles and responsibilities
Strong and proven experience leading field, technical repair, or manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with strong customer facing responsibilities
Experience running complex processes using Lean or other techniques
Valid driver's license required
Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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