Wholesale Program Associate

What to Expect

As a Wholesale Program Associate, you will drive Tesla's wholesale operations by appraising and selling Tesla-acquired inventory, including trade-ins, lease returns, and repossessions, through B2B auction partnerships. Key responsibilities include analyzing market data, tracking inventory, delivering performance reports, and representing Tesla at live auction events. You will collaborate with Sales, Delivery, Service, and Finance teams while serving as the point of contact for wholesale logistics inquiries. This role demands a detail-oriented, data-driven professional who thrives under pressure and is committed to operational excellence and Tesla's mission of sustainable energy.

What You’ll Do

• Review market indicator data, vehicle history, and vehicle condition to appraise the value and resale of trade-in vehicles in keeping with current Tesla valuation strategies 
• Accurately record vehicle sale status, dispatch, and track inventory using Tesla internal systems; develop and deliver data visualizations and performance reports to inform tactical business decisions 
• Represent Tesla and sell at weekly remote live auction sales events; travel to assigned auction partners as needed 
• Be the subject matter expert and have accountability in your assigned auction and inventory 
• Procure operational improvements and coordinate with management and B2B partners to push projects to completion 
• Develop and support strong relationships with cross-functional business partners including Sales, Delivery, Service, and Finance 
• Act as a point of contact and assist with any inquiries from our North American field teams regarding wholesale vehicle logistics 
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 
• Be a self-starter who possesses exceptional time management and critical thinking skills with great attention to detail 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment, as well as independently 
• Superior attention to detail under tight deadlines and comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly changing working environment 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to understand and convey business issues, weekly performance reporting, and technical concepts 
• Highly efficient working across multiple computer systems; demonstrated skill in data analysis, visualization, and proposal building; experience with CRM and advanced Excel required 
• Demonstrated knowledge of auto auction operations and processes. Automotive or vehicle service knowledge highly valued. Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus for serving international auction markets 
  

Compensation and 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

• Associate Program Mgr - $72,000 - $108,000/annual salary

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.