Automotive Sales Internship Job at Oakes Kia, Missouri

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  • Oakes Kia
  • Missouri

Job Description

Summer Internship Program — Oakes Auto Group (Kansas City, MO) Position: Summer Intern (Sales, F&I, Sales Manager Rotation) Pay: $18/hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday Duration: Summer 2025 (Approx. 10–12 Weeks) Apply now for one of three exclusive spots in the Oakes Auto Group Summer Internship Program! Join one of the region’s leading automotive dealer groups and gain real-world experience through a rotational internship designed to expose you to three critical dealership roles: Sales Intern, Finance & Insurance (F&I) Intern, and Sales Manager Intern. Each intern will rotate through all three positions over the summer, receiving hands-on training and mentorship from top performers in the business. What You’ll Do 1. Sales Intern — “Sales Consultant’s Right Hand” * Learn and assist with the full vehicle sales process * Support CRM customer communications * Help with vehicle merchandising: photos, videos, and deliveries * Set up new customers with digital tools (e.g., Kia Connect, E-Delivery) * Learn to handle paperwork, trade-ins, and basic finance tools * Objective: Learn what it takes to be a successful sales professional in the automotive industry. 2. F&I Intern — “Finance Manager’s Right Hand” * Learn how to structure loans and secure approvals across credit tiers * Assist with funding, document handling, and lender communication * Help manage product logs and deal funding timelines (CIT) * Roleplay with managers to learn presentation/objection handling * Attend team meetings and actively contribute to performance tracking * Objective: Learn what it takes to be successful as a Finance and Insurance professional in automotive and the key role they play in protecting the Dealership, Lender, and the Customer. 3. Sales Manager Intern — “Sales Manager’s Right Hand” * Monitor team and individual performance metrics * Assist with follow-up compliance and customer satisfaction surveys * Update sales logs and help maintain performance boards * Shadow managers through sales closing scenarios and team leadership * Objective: Learn how to measure and coach Sales professionals to improve the customer experience and drive performance expectations. Who We’re Looking For * Current college students or recent grads (Business, Marketing, Communications, or Automotive-related fields preferred) * High energy, detail-oriented, and eager to learn * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment * Valid driver’s license required What You'll Gain * Hands-on experience across Sales, Finance, and Management functions * Mentorship from seasoned dealership leaders * Opportunity to build foundational automotive retail skills * Potential for full-time consideration upon graduation Spots are limited—apply today to kick start your automotive career with Oakes Auto Group! Location: Kansas City, MO Apply through our Career Page at Oakesauto.com

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Summer internship, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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