Retail Manager
Posted on 3/5/2023
INACTIVE
Rivian

10,001+ employees

Electric vehicle manufacturer focused on sustainability
Company Overview
Rivian fosters a culture of courage, optimism, and grit, attracting a diverse team of adventurous individuals committed to making a positive global impact. The company's competitive advantage lies in its meticulous attention to vehicle capability, considering factors like tires, drive modes, and HVAC settings to optimize performance. As a leader in the automotive industry, Rivian's dedication to environmental sustainability and technical precision sets it apart from competitors.
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$25.3B

Founded

2009

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

20%
Locations
Washington, DC, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in customer service; 2+ years supervisory experience required
  • Retail, experiential/brand marketing, sales, hospitality or similar fields highly preferred; Direct-to-Consumer business model a plus
  • At least 21 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to support customers on nights, weekends and/or holidays; ability and willingness to travel based on business needs to support other market launches and operations
  • Extensive experience with P&L, POS and CRM software
  • Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle (or state that you are commuting daily to/from) and possess an exceptional driving record
  • No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years; No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years; No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License within a 3-5 year period. Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
  • Ability to obtain and maintain local sales licenses if applicable in your state
  • Willingness to work in various working conditions including being in a full service retail center or unpredictable weather conditions
  • Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs)
  • Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
  • Strong understanding of written and spoken English
  • Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that the customer experience is best-in-class: authentic, engaging, educational and aligned with Rivian's mission, core values and culture
  • Deploy Rivian's Sales and Customer Engagement strategy at your location, generating demand and connecting with the broader community
  • Own, track, and deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the location team is invested in the related company-wide strategic objectives
  • Meet or exceed location-level objectives and financial plans, including KPI targets, labor budget, and overall location P&L goals
  • Collect, organize and analyze data and anecdotal feedback in order to create impactful business reviews that highlight our retail KPIs and measures of success
  • Uphold the processes that allow location team to seamlessly move a customer through the ownership funnel with the help of the digital commerce platform and CRM tools
  • Collaborate with the Retail Operations and Programming teams to plan and execute events and activations; program strategies that drive brand awareness, traffic, product education, lead generation, demand generation, retention, and conversion
  • Support various special events (both onsite and remote) and new site openings across the commercial organization as needed
  • Relentlessly uphold visual merchandising and retail presentation standards
  • Oversee customer engagement and support, including product education, drives, lead generation and demand generation
  • Build a strong workplace culture focused on employee development, team experience and over-delivering for our customers
  • Uphold the operational framework, best practices, and playbooks to deliver the best experience possible to our customers and team
  • Supervise location staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance
  • Manage the staffing model, including scheduling, shift patterns and the number of staff required to meet demand / traffic, in order to maximize efficiency and deliver a best-in-class experience
  • Manage and maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations as well as Rivian company policy and procedures