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
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