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Associate Service Manager

Tesla, Inc.

Totowa, NJFull-time$97–162K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$97–162K/yr
Location
Totowa, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Tesla's Associate Service Manager supports daily Service Center operations, driving customer service and operational efficiency across customers, people, operations, and financials. The role leads teams, improves performance, and develops service standards and processes. It requires technical acumen and experience leading teams in service-focused, technical, or manufacturing environments; automotive expertise is not required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer Service, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveTeam Development, nice to haveTechnical Acumen, requiredLean, nice to haveAnalytical Thinking, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveTime Management, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, nice to haveLeadership Experience, nice to haveTeam Management Experience, nice to haveField, Repair, or Manufacturing Team Leadership, nice to haveComplex Process Experience, nice to haveValid Driver's License, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Compensation

$97,058.00 - $162,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

What to Expect

Tesla's Associate Service Managers are responsible for driving excellent results in customer service and operational efficiency in our service centers. Our Associate Service Managers must assist in the daily operations of the Service Center to ensure outstanding results quarter after quarter, month after month, and on all aspects of customers, people, operations, and financials.

What You'll Do

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

Technical acumen is required - you must develop a knowledge of all Tesla products, service systems, processes, and procedures

What You'll Bring

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

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$97,058 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

289382

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 303 open Service Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$97–162K/yr
  • US median$126–242K/yr178 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $130K, is 29% below the US median midpoint ($182K) — in the lowest quarter of Service Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Service Management jobs in New Jersey and 303 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Service Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (208 postings).
Education
78 of the 303 open Service Management jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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