Tesla to hire interns across eight Indian cities

Even before making its much-anticipated retail and manufacturing roadmap official, Tesla is opening its doors for its first structured internship opportunity in India. Signaling a deeper and more serious push into the country, the electric vehicle major is hiring sales interns across eight Indian cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune and Ahmedabad. The move has already sparked buzz on social media, particularly among college students and young professionals eager to work with the global EV giant.

At Tesla, the sales team is positioned as the company’s frontline, not just selling cars, but shaping the entire customer experience. According to the role description, interns will support customers from the moment they walk into Tesla showrooms, helping them understand the brand, its vehicles, and the broader mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

According to Tesla, the internship is designed to be hands-on and immersive. The US EV giant claims that sales trainees will engage walk-in customers, build customer profiles, explain Tesla’s products and services, schedule test drives, and help maintain a healthy sales pipeline by updating customer data on Tesla’s CRM systems. Interns are also expected to stay updated on EV trends and local incentives, while adhering to Tesla’s operational and customer service standards.

The requirements suggest Tesla is looking beyond just resumes. While prior customer-facing experience is listed as “good to have,” the company emphasizes enthusiasm, communication skills, attention to detail, ethical sales practices, and the ability to work flexible shifts. A valid driver’s licence and a safe driving record are mandatory and a practical detail that underlines the role’s customer-interaction focus, including test drives.