Wholesale Program Associate

Wholesale Program AssociateAs 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.ResponsibilitiesReview market indicator data, vehicle history, and vehicle condition to appraise the value and resale of trade-in vehicles in keeping with current Tesla valuation strategiesAccurately record vehicle sale status, dispatch, and track inventory using Tesla internal systems; develop and deliver data visualizations and performance reports to inform tactical business decisionsRepresent Tesla and sell at weekly remote live auction sales events; travel to assigned auction partners as neededBe the subject matter expert and have accountability in your assigned auction and inventoryProcure operational improvements and coordinate with management and B2B partners to push projects to completionDevelop and support strong relationships with cross-functional business partners including Sales, Delivery, Service, and FinanceAct as a point of contact and assist with any inquiries from our North American field teams regarding wholesale vehicle logisticsRequirementsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceBe a self-starter who possesses exceptional time management and critical thinking skills with great attention to detailProven ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment, as well as independentlySuperior attention to detail under tight deadlines and comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly changing working environmentStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to understand and convey business issues, weekly performance reporting, and technical conceptsHighly efficient working across multiple computer systems; demonstrated skill in data analysis, visualization, and proposal building; experience with CRM and advanced Excel requiredDemonstrated 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 marketsCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected CompensationAssociate Program Mgr - $72,000 - $108,000/annual salary+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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.