=== JOIN A DIFFERENT KIND OF AUTOMOTIVE TEAM ===C.A.R. Automotive LLC is a heart-led major automotive franchise dealership. We are building something exciting in the automotive industry: a culture rooted in trust, mentorship, transparency, excellence, and genuine care for both our customers and our team.
As a Black, female-owned dealership, we are committed to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow.
We know great leaders and sales professionals come from many different backgrounds, paths, and experiences. If you are passionate about learning, building relationships, and growing professionally in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
=== POSITION OVERVIEW ===
This is a full-time, on-site Sales Leadership Development Internship supporting operations at a major OEM dealership. This role is designed for individuals interested in developing real-world experience in sales, customer engagement, leadership, and business development, with a clear path toward full-time opportunities based on performance.
You will work alongside a collaborative team that values integrity, continuous learning, accountability, and respect.
=== WHAT YOU'LL DO ===
- Assist the sales team with customer interactions across inperson, phone, and digital channels
- Support the vehicle sales process from initial inquiry through delivery
- Conduct followup communication with prospective customers to maintain engagement and build relationships
- Shadow experienced Client Advisors to learn sales strategy, negotiation, and deal structure
- Help manage CRM systems, including lead tracking, appointment setting, and customer communication
- Maintain showroom organization and contribute to a professional customer experience
- Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media content and vehicle presentations
- Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
=== WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR ===
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across inperson, phone, and digital platforms
- Positive attitude, professionalism, and strong work ethic
- Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in sales, business development, leadership, or customerfacing roles
- Willingness to learn, grow, and take initiative
- Confidence communicating with customers and team members
- Prior customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales experience is a plus, but not required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
- Availability to work weekends and holidays
- Authorized to work in the United States
=== WE HIRE PEOPLE, NOT JUST RESUMES ===
Even if you don't check every single box above, we still encourage you to apply. We value passion, coachability, a willingness to learn, and a heart for service just as much as previous experience.
=== WHAT YOU'LL GAIN ===
- Handson experience in a fastpaced, highperformance sales environment
- Direct mentorship from experienced automotive professionals
- Development of communication, negotiation, and business skills
- Exposure to dealership operations, customer engagement, and sales strategy
- Realworld experience that transfers across multiple industries
- Opportunity to grow into a fulltime role based on performance and development
=== WHAT MAKES OUR TEAM DIFFERENT ===- Supportive, peoplefirst culture
- Modern, fully digital workflow and tools
- Opportunities for mentorship, training, and career growth
- Leadership that values transparency, respect, and teamwork
- Commitment to a welcoming and inclusive workplace
- A team where your voice and contributions matter
- The chance to help shape a better future for the automotive industry
=== WORK ENVIRONMENT ===
This role is based on-site within a professional dealership operations environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards for professionalism, communication, and customer care.
=== EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ===C.A.R. Automotive LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.