Sales Internship Program

Location: Oakes KIA North Kansas City MO
Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday
Compensation: $18 an hour

About the Role

The Sales Internship Program is a hands-on rotational internship designed to give interns real-world experience across three major dealership functions: Sales Finance & Insurance (F&I) and Sales Management. Interns will work directly alongside dealership leaders and top-performing team members while developing professional communication leadership and operational skills in a fast-paced automotive retail environment.

Established in 2010 Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated with a culture built around stability growth and long-term career development.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Health dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off paid holidays

• Employee discounts

• Career growth across multiple stores

• Locally owned and operated

• Tuition reimbursement

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
  
  

What Youll Do

Sales Rotation Sales Consultants Right Hand

• Assist with customer communication vehicle presentations test drives and deliveries

• Learn dealership CRM systems and customer follow-up processes

• Support inventory merchandising through photos videos and lot organization

• Learn the fundamentals of automotive sales and relationship-building

Finance & Insurance Rotation Finance Managers Right Hand

• Learn how automotive financing and lender approvals work

• Assist with organizing deal paperwork and funding processes

• Participate in roleplay exercises and presentation training

• Gain exposure to compliance documentation and dealership finance operations

Sales Management Rotation Sales Managers Right Hand

• Assist with tracking sales performance and customer satisfaction metrics

• Shadow leadership during customer interactions and coaching conversations

• Help maintain performance boards sales logs and follow-up processes

• Learn how dealership leaders drive team performance and customer experience

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in dealership meetings training sessions and mentorship opportunities

• Maintain professionalism reliability and strong communication throughout the internship

• Learn dealership systems processes and operational expectations

• Support dealership teams with day-to-day operational tasks as needed
  
  

What Were Looking For

Were looking for motivated high-energy individuals who are eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced dealership environment. Current college students or recent graduates pursuing Business Marketing Communications Automotive or related fields are preferred. The ideal candidate is professional organized adaptable and comfortable communicating with both customers and team members. A positive attitude strong work ethic and genuine interest in automotive sales leadership and dealership operations are essential for success in this program.

What Makes YOU a Good Fit

You do not need dealership or automotive experience we will train the right person.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and grow professionally

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• Strong with communication and relationship building

• Professional positive and dependable

• Coachable with a strong work ethic

• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities

• Interested in sales leadership and dealership operations

• Motivated to gain real-world business experience and build a long-term career

Requirements

• Valid drivers license with a clean or acceptable driving record

• Ability to pass a standard background check

• Strong reliability and consistent attendance

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced customer-focused environment

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems

• Previous customer service leadership or sales experience preferred but not required

AboutOakes Auto Group

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and rapidly growing dealership group serving the Kansas City metro. We take pride in creating a workplace that feels supportive grounded and people-first. Our teams across North Kansas City Olathe and Kansas City operate with a shared focus on teamwork personal growth and doing right by our customers and our community.

We invest heavily in training development and internal promotion because we want our people to build long-term careers here not just hold short-term jobs. Our stores value open communication accountability and a winning attitude and we genuinely celebrate our employees successes and milestones.

Beyond the walls of our dealerships we stay active in the community through local partnerships volunteer opportunities charity drives and events that bring people together. Were proud to represent a brand that is known for its culture its commitment to service and its belief that great people create great experiences.

If youre looking for a workplace where you can grow feel supported and make an impact Oakes Auto Group is a place where you can build your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.