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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Events Program Manager - Vehicle Accessories & Merchandise

Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Palo Alto, CA, USA
In PersonBased in Los Angeles or the Bay Area; travel 40–60% based on business needs.
RetailRetail Store Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Requires 2–5+ years leading events, experiential programs, retail activations, or program management, ideally in apparel, lifestyle, consumer products, or vehicle accessories.
  • Requires proven ownership of event strategy and execution, including assortment planning, stakeholder management, and on-site leadership.
  • Requires business acumen and experience driving sales, managing inventory, and delivering measurable results.
  • Requires attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues across assortment, logistics, pricing, branding, inventory, and execution.
  • Requires the ability to prioritize, adapt, and execute in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
  • Requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, including the ability to turn data into action.
  • Requires the ability to travel 40–60% based on business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, execute, and scale event strategy for merchandise and accessories across internal and external Tesla events.
  • Plan product assortments and merchandise displays for events, including hero products, regional relevance, inventory quantities and allocation, limited-edition launches, and cross-functional collaborations.
  • Own logistics from planning through execution, including timelines, shipping, fixtures, event space, staffing, on-site inventory management, and inventory reconciliation.
  • Lead on-site event operations, including merchandising, sales execution, replenishment, and inventory control; establish point-of-sale processes, maintain product availability, train event staff, and reconcile inventory and revenue after each event.
  • Develop and maintain event standard operating procedures covering run-of-show planning, inventory management, sales execution, and staff training.
  • Own event key performance indicators, sales results, and inventory productivity; conduct structured post-event reviews and implement process improvements scalable across markets.
  • Partner with Retail, Supply Chain, and regional teams to optimize assortments, execution, and business results.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in apparel, lifestyle, consumer products, or vehicle accessories is preferred.

About the company

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Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
  • Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
  • Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
  • Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
  • Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.

What makes Tesla unique

  • Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
  • Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
  • Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.

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