Sales Internship Program

Sales Internship Program — Oakes Auto Group
Position: Intern (Sales, F&I, Sales Manager Rotation)
Pay: $18/hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Duration: Approx. 10–12 Weeks

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, 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

Apply today to kick start your automotive career with Oakes Auto Group!

Location: Kansas City, MO
Apply through our Career Page at Oakesauto.com