Job Description
Job Description
Sales Internship Program — Oakes Auto Group
Position : Intern (Sales, F&I, Sales Manager Rotation)
Pay : $18 / hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Duration : Approx. 10–12 Weeks
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, 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 tiersAssist with funding, document handling, and lender communicationHelp manage product logs and deal funding timelines (CIT)Roleplay with managers to learn presentation / objection handlingAttend team meetings and actively contribute to performance trackingObjective :   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 metricsAssist with follow-up compliance and customer satisfaction surveysUpdate sales logs and help maintain performance boardsShadow managers through sales closing scenarios and team leadershipObjective :   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 learnStrong communication and problem-solving skillsComfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environmentValid driver’s license requiredWhat You'll Gain
Hands-on experience across Sales, Finance, and Management functionsMentorship from seasoned dealership leadersOpportunity to build foundational automotive retail skillsPotential for full-time consideration upon graduationApply today to kick start your automotive career with Oakes Auto Group!
Location :  Kansas City, MO
Apply through our Career Page at Oakesauto.com