Studio Manager (New Center Opening!) at Lucid Motors

Dallas, TXFull-timeField Sales and DeliveryPosted about 2 months ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.  We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</div><div> Lucid is excited to announce the grand opening of our brand-new Studio and Delivery location in Dallas, TX (2439 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207)  This new location reflects our continued investment in delivering a world-class customer experience and expanding Lucid’s presence throughout the Dallas market.  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 studio, your primary responsibility will be to directly manage, coach, develop and support a 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 targets. They will be naturally organized with strong leadership skills and a focus on efficient and effective operations management. Studio Managers must be agile and driven with an inclination for coordinating and developing all team members to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences through education and enjoyable interactions. This role will be pivotal in providing organization, support and counsel to all members of the Studio team to ensure a seamless experience for all guests and members of the Lucid community. BUSINESS HEALTH <ul> <li>Coach and motivate the team to meet test drives, delivery, and productivity goals</li> <li>Demonstrate leadership by role-playing and having an active presence in customer-facing locations</li> <li>Train and develop team on Lucid products and delivery processes</li> <li>Analyze data to determine optimal business strategies</li> <li>Set individual goals for your team, ensuring processes and routines are conducive to building pipeline and creating owners in order to reach studio goals</li> <li>Ensure the team is fluent in all aspects of Lucid product knowledge and relevant automotive industry offerings, and competitive landscape</li> <li>Drive for excellence in all areas of business focused on reaching expectations for the respective location</li> </ul>  CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE <ul> <li>Leads, values, and inspires their team to prioritize customer service and deliver the Lucid experience to all customers.</li> <li>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</li> <li>Also acts as a Senior Studio Associate, handling high-potential customers</li> <li>Clientele management for VIP customers</li> <li>Your hands-on leadership will assist in coaching and training your team to deliver an exceptional experience that touches both the heart and mind of the customer.</li> </ul>  EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT <ul> <li>Provide targeted coaching, skill development for Studio Associates to excel in performance metrics with weekly one-on one meetings</li> <li>Recruitment, training and development of a high performing and customer focused team, ensuring all positions are filled in a timely manner</li> <li>Provide leadership, direction and coach all members of the team to ensure a seamless experience for customers and all members of the Lucid community.</li> <li>Develop inclusive, diverse, and high performing teams through defining efficient processes and developing the team through teaching moments.</li> <li>Sets goals, timelines, and target lists for Studio Associates and tracks results to ensure timely execution on lead generation and/or market Initiatives.</li> <li>Demonstrates a confidence in operations and planning all aspects of the business including developing monthly attainment plans and communication of results to team.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> STUDIO OPERATIONS  <ul> <li>Own the operations within the studio to ensure the customer journey is frictionless and seamless from reservation through to delivery. </li> <li>Supervise merchandising product inventory and display</li> <li>Manage and coordinate studio team scheduling.</li> <li>Partner with Retail Operations and coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed</li> <li>Ensure facility maintenance and showroom presentation adhere to the brand standards</li> <li>Thrives in a fast-paced environment where innovation is inevitable, and change is expected.</li> <li>Assist with daily operations as needed</li> </ul> Qualifications <ul> <li>4-8 years of related professional experience.</li> <li>A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, marketing or related discipline.</li> <li>Curiosity and passion about electric vehicles and the premium vehicle market and competitive landscape</li> <li>Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.</li> <li>Penchant for nurturing and leading exceptional customer-oriented teams.</li> <li>Willingness to be hands-on with all Studio operations.</li> <li>Understanding of the importance of data.</li> <li>Sales driven and team oriented.</li> <li>Familiarity with CRM tools preferred.</li> <li>Ability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment</li> <li>Ability to obtain appropriate state DMV licensing, where applicable</li> <li>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</li> <li>Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.</li> </ul> At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations. </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div> <div>Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.</div> </div> <div> </div></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div class="pay-range">$96,000—$132,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive <a id="menur13jl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/" target="_blank">benefits package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.   Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.  Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com</a>. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website. Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.  To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.    </div></div>

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