2026 Kelley Automotive Group Summer Sales Intern
Description

Are you a college student going into your junior/senior year and looking for a paid internship during the summer? Are you looking for a potential career post-graduation? Are you ready to be exposed to an exciting industry filled with numerous job opportunities? Come join the Kelley Automotive Team today! 


Internship Dates: May 18, 2026-July 31, 2026

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

Pay: $16.00/hour


Functions: Responsible for participating and learning each individual department within the Kelley Automotive Group. Responsible for learning the sales process and applying your knowledge throughout your internship. 


Relationships: Reports to General Manager, Sales Managers, and Mentor. 


Responsibilities and Authority:

  • Learn and present the non-confrontational selling process to every interested customer in the last three weeks of the internship. 
  • Assist with delivery of vehicles as directed by the supervisor and your mentor. 
  • Work your assigned shift. 
  • Prospect for customers using telephone, email, direct mail, personal contacts, referrals as directed by your supervisor and mentor. 
  • Log all customer information into the CRM system as required by your supervisor and mentor. 
  • Assist in proper vehicle display both inside the showroom and on the display lots.
  • Attend all scheduled sales meetings.
  • Complete all online and class training required by the Sales Managers. 
  • Greet all customers promptly and courteously upon their arrival at the dealership. 
  • Develop a relationship with the service and parts departments based on trust and a mutual understanding of customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain work area in a clean and uncluttered fashion, free of personal effects.
  • Attend training programs as required by management.
  • Participate and complete all projects given by Sales Managers and other department managers. 
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of all products and services Kelley and GM offer, as well as those offered by our competitors. 
  • Know, understand, and practice the ethics of the automotive industry. 
  • Responsible for shadowing and learning the different locations of the Kelley Automotive Group and dealership departments. 
  • Participate in Kelley Automotive Group outings outside of work. 
  • Any other tasks deemed necessary by the General Manager, Sales Managers, and Mentor. 



Requirements

Qualifications

High School diploma or the equivalent. Junior or senior in college or recent college graduate. Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Professional personal appearance. Must have good judgment and be motivated. Must have good communication skills with customers. 


Working Conditions

Will stand and move throughout the dealership facility (lot, showroom, service aisles, etc.) for most of the shift. Will spend time outdoors showing vehicles to prospective customers. Will drive vehicles in traffic during test drives. 


NOTE:

THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, DUTIES, REQUIREMENTS, EFFORTS, WORKINGCONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION. WHILE THIS LIST IS INTENDED TO BE AN ACCURATE REFLECTION OF THE CURRENT JOB, THE DEALERSHIP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB OR TO REQUIRE THAT ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TASKS BE PERFORMED WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE.  


WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER







Salary Description
$16.00/hour