Paid Summer Sales Internship

Kelley Automotive will immerse the interns in the Kelley culture and teach the tools necessary for an exciting venture into the automotive sales industry.  Interns are viewed as next generation leaders, not simply potential new sales associates.  As such, they will be offered the opportunity to understand and learn many areas of dealership operations including sales, service, finance, accounting, business development and parts. 

Kelley Automotive will selectively recruit individuals who will embrace the Kelley culture and will ultimately elevate themselves and the company through hard-work, dedication and outside-of-the-box innovation.  Our goal is to create a relationship with our interns over the course of the 11-week program that will last a lifetime. 

Functions:

Responsible for participating and learning each individual department within the Kelley Automotive Group. Responsible for learning the sales process and applying your knowledge throughout your internship. 

Responsibilities and Authority:

• Learn and present the non-confrontational selling process to every interested customer in the last three weeks of the internship. 
• Assist with delivery of vehicles as directed by the supervisor and your mentor. 
• Work your assigned shift. 
• Prospect for customers using telephone, email, direct mail, personal contacts, referrals as directed by your supervisor and mentor. 
• Log all customer information into the CRM system as required by your supervisor and mentor. 
• Assist in proper vehicle display both inside the showroom and on the display lots.
• Attend all scheduled sales meetings.
• Complete all online and class training required by the Sales Managers. 
• Greet all customers promptly and courteously upon their arrival at the dealership. 
• Develop a relationship with the service and parts departments based on trust and a mutual understanding of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain work area in a clean and uncluttered fashion, free of personal effects.
• Attend training programs as required by management.
• Participate and complete all projects given by Sales Managers and other department managers. 
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all products and services Kelley and GM offer, as well as those offered by our competitors. 
• Know, understand, and practice the ethics of the automotive industry. 
• Responsible for shadowing and learning the different locations of the Kelley Automotive Group and dealership departments. 
• Participate in Kelley Automotive Group outings outside of work. 
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by the General Manager, Sales Managers, and Mentor. 

Qualifications
High School diploma or the equivalent. Junior or Senior in college or recent college graduate. Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Professional personal appearance. Must have good judgment and be motivated. Must have good communication skills with customers. 

Working Conditions
Will stand and move throughout the dealership facility (lot, showroom, service aisles, etc.) for most of the shift. Will spend time outdoors showing vehicles to prospective customers. Will drive vehicles in traffic during test drives. Evening, holiday and weekend hours will be required. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.