Oakes Auto Inc. · 3 months ago
Sales Internship Program
Olathe, KS, 66061, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hrOakes Auto Inc. is one of the region’s leading automotive dealer groups, providing a rotational internship designed to expose participants to key roles within the dealership. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Sales, Finance & Insurance, and Sales Management, with mentorship from top performers in the industry.
AutomotiveRetailTechnical Support
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Oakes Auto Inc.
In 2010, Oakes Auto was founded in Merriam, KS by Dan Oakes.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brandon Oakes
CFO
STEPHEN HILL
Managing Partner
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