Slate Agent

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE 

The regular work schedule will require availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.  At Slate, we are committed to providing our employees and candidates with access to information about our compensation practices. The expected base salary range offered for this role is $75,600-$106,000. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location. (Phoenix, AZ)

Must have the ability to travel (up to 25%)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek an enthusiastic, organized, and hard-working Slate Agent to join our growing online and in-person customer-facing sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a startup company and shape its future. You will act as the authentic voice of Slate, the very front-line of the organization both in-person and virtually, and partner closely with your Manager to achieve shared goals. You will develop relationships with our prospective clients through an educational approach, paying close attention to detail, and earning the customers' trust and business. You will manage a pipeline and guide customers through the purchase journey, driving conversion from fandom to ownership. The ideal candidate will carry with them a deep sense of responsibility for each individual’s experience with a focus on responsiveness, transparency, and following through on commitments. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are of utmost importance. A high level of self-awareness and a strong natural curiosity to learn would help set the great apart from the good. 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Own the Customer Relationship

• Independently manage a portfolio of prospective and active clients across all stages of the discovery, purchase, and delivery lifecycle, exercising judgment on outreach cadence, communication approach, and escalation decisions.

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for client outcomes, making real-time decisions to resolve concerns, adjust strategy, and ensure a differentiated experience without requiring supervisory review for standard issues.

• Represent Slate at in-person events, independently managing client interactions and exercising discretion in how the brand and product are presented.

Exercise Subject Matter Authority

• Function as a recognized expert amongst your peers and customers on Slate vehicles, EV technology, ownership considerations, and charging infrastructure, providing guidance that directly influences client purchase decisions.

• Independently evaluate client needs and determine the most appropriate product, financing, and delivery configuration, drawing on deep product and market knowledge 

• Fluently navigate complex transaction topics including financing structures, registration requirements, trade-in valuation, and delivery logistics, advising clients without escalation on all but the most exceptional situations.

Drive Process and Operational Quality

• Establish and maintain rigorous CRM standards that serve as the system of record for client relationships, with accountability for data integrity across the full customer lifecycle 

• Identify patterns in client concerns, product questions, and friction points, synthesizing observations into actionable recommendations for leadership on process improvements and communication enhancements.

Make Consequential Decisions Independently 

• Determine appropriate resolutions for customer issues within defined authority levels, including accommodations, timeline adjustments, and service recovery, without requiring Lead approval for routine determinations.

• Escalate selectively and with judgment, distinguishing between issues that fall within personal authority and those that warrant senior review.

• Manage competing client priorities and pipeline complexity using independent time management and organizational judgment.

Build Brand Advocacy

• Cultivate long-term client relationships that produce repeat engagement and active brand advocacy, creating a community of Slate owners who evangelize the product.

• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the role, proactively identifying and acting on opportunities to improve outcomes for clients and the business.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred, but not required given relevant and commensurate professional experience. 

• 3+ years of proven experience in Sales or Customer Service roles, ideally with electric vehicles, their ownership, and electric vehicle charging. Preference for high-volume retail.  

• Passionate to work for a disruptor in the automotive industry, particularly with EVs. 

• Exceptional communication and listening skills with an ability to fluidly discuss both technical and generic topics in plain language. 

• Fearlessness and initiative, extremely hardworking, does the right thing when no one is looking. 

• Transparency, integrity, and honesty, you are not afraid to admit when you are wrong. 

• Ability to work independently with modest supervision and in a team environment. 

• Resilience for the whirlwind of changes that is the norm at a start-up. 

• Comfort with ambiguity and making the best judgment without full information. 

• An understanding that you will be a part of creating processes and procedures, not following them. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. 

• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. 

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 25%). 

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

[email protected].