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”
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Learn and assist with the full vehicle sales process
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Support CRM customer communications
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Help with vehicle merchandising: photos, videos, and deliveries
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Set up new customers with digital tools (e.g., Kia Connect, E-Delivery)
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Learn to handle paperwork, trade-ins, and basic finance tools
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Objective: Learn what it takes to be a successful sales professional in the automotive industry.
2. F&I Intern — “Finance Manager’s Right Hand”
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Learn how to structure loans and secure approvals across credit tiers
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Assist with funding, document handling, and lender communication
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Help manage product logs and deal funding timelines (CIT)
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Roleplay with managers to learn presentation/objection handling
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Attend team meetings and actively contribute to performance tracking
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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”
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Monitor team and individual performance metrics
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Assist with follow-up compliance and customer satisfaction surveys
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Update sales logs and help maintain performance boards
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Shadow managers through sales closing scenarios and team leadership
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Objective: Learn how to measure and coach Sales professionals to improve the customer experience and drive performance expectations.
Who We’re Looking For
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Current college students or recent grads (Business, Marketing, Communications, or Automotive-related fields preferred)
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High energy, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
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Valid driver’s license required
What You'll Gain
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Hands-on experience across Sales, Finance, and Management functions
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Mentorship from seasoned dealership leaders
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Opportunity to build foundational automotive retail skills
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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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