High import taxes have long discouraged Tesla from entering India. However, the Indian market has become more appealing due to recent changes in government policy, such as lowering the basic customs tariff on luxury EVs costing more than $40,000 from 110 to 70 percent. 

“I had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about, such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. I talked about India's efforts towards reform and furthering Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,” says Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his two-day visit to the US. Now, Tesla has begun hiring in India just after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the US, raising the possibility that the company may join the Indian EV market. According to reports, Tesla's hiring mission has posted 13 job positions in Delhi and Mumbai. These jobs include back-end and customer-facing professions, including delivery operations specialists, advisory positions, service technicians, and customer engagement managers. Let’s learn more about job criteria and who can apply. 

1. Tesla Advisor (Mumbai, Delhi)

•  The major part of this job is to help clients understand more about Tesla's electric cars when they visit showrooms.
• The applicant must possess strong time management skills, sales experience, and communication talents.
• Must have a current driver's license.
• The applicant must also have prior customer service experience and be willing to work in shifts.

2. Service Advisor (Mumbai, Delhi)

• Applicants must have the ability to respond to questions and address problems about Tesla automobiles; this position necessitates direct client engagement.
• In addition to handling phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries, the candidate needs to be knowledgeable about auto maintenance and repairs.
• Prior experience with MS Office, Outlook, and dealer management systems is preferred.
• It is necessary to speak English and the local languages fluently.

 3. Parts Advisor (Mumbai, Delhi)

• The individual will handle transactions for Tesla's service department and oversee the inventory of auto parts.
• It is necessary to have prior expertise in materials service and distribution (two to five years) and the automobile sector (one to three years).
• It is desirable if you have basic technical support knowledge and customer service abilities.

 4. Inside Sales Advisor (Mumbai)

• To answer consumer questions about buying Tesla vehicles, the candidate will assist in creating an inside sales staff for the company.
• Although a bachelor's degree is ideal, relevant work experience in a customer-facing position may be taken into consideration in its place.

  5. Service Manager (Mumbai, Delhi)

• In addition to managing day-to-day operations, the service manager will oversee Tesla's service staff.
• Technical understanding of Tesla automobiles and familiarity with service systems, procedures, and processes are prerequisites for the position.
• It is essential to speak both local languages and English fluently.

6. Service Technician (Mumbai, Delhi)

• The applicant will examine, fix, and maintain Tesla electric cars.
• Operating hand and power tools, doing equipment inspections, and inspecting new Tesla vehicles before delivery are among the duties.
• Three to five years in the automotive sector and one to three years in a dealership setting are prerequisites.
• A current driver's license is required.

7. Store Manager (Mumbai, Delhi)

• In Delhi and Mumbai, the store manager will be in charge of Tesla's retail operations and increase sales.
• Team management, hiring, training, and general sales execution are all part of the job.
• Eight or more years of retail experience and at least three years in a managerial position are prerequisites.

 8. Customer Support Supervisor (Mumbai) 

• The applicant will be in charge of Tesla's customer support staff.
• It is necessary to have interviewing and candidate selection experience.
• The company prefers prior experience with CRM systems, debugging software, and managing customer support teams.

9. Customer Support Specialist (Mumbai) 

• The applicant will respond to consumer questions and offer assistance.
• It is necessary to have at least two years of technical support or call center experience, ideally in the automotive sector.
• It is preferred to have familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and customer management systems.

10. Delivery Operations Specialist (Mumbai) – Part-time 

• The applicant will be in charge of delivering brand-new Tesla automobiles to clients.
• Coordination of paperwork and administrative duties at the delivery center are among the responsibilities.
• Three or more years of experience in a related subject is required.
• A current driver's license is required.

 11. Order Operations Specialist (Mumbai) 

• The applicant will oversee the delivery and sales of automobiles.
• Experience with sales-related procedures and a solid understanding of CRM systems are necessary.

12. Business Operations Analyst (Mumbai)

• The candidate will oversee the order flow from booking to delivery and assist Tesla's sales team.

 13. Consumer Engagement Manager (Mumbai) 

• In India, the candidate will be in charge of Tesla's consumer events, content production, and marketing plans.
• It is necessary to have prior EV market and marketing plan creation experience.
• It is necessary to have at least seven years of experience in a related sector.
• Fluency in both English and the native tongues is required, as is familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Applications for these positions are available on Tesla's official Careers page for interested candidates. Candidates can choose their desired position, fill out their information, and submit their applications on Tesla's LinkedIn page, which has job advertisements. There are 12 full-time and one part-time job positions available.

The Future of Tesla in India

Compared to China, where 11 million electric vehicles were sold last year, India's EV market is still relatively modest. India, on the other hand, sold about 100,000 EVs during that time. Despite this, Tesla believes that India has room to develop since the government encourages the use of cleaner energy and offers incentives for the adoption of EVs.

Although the company has not yet formally confirmed when it will begin selling cars, Tesla's hiring activity indicates that it is establishing operations in India. Depending on demand and government backing, analysts predict that Tesla may start by importing vehicles before choosing to manufacture locally.

 

Additionally, the company's action coincides with wider trade negotiations. US President Donald Trump says that India and the US were in discussions to improve US military sales, including possible agreements for F-35 fighter jets, and to lessen trade imbalances after the Modi-Musk summit.