Sales and Leadership Intern at Willis Automotive

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lead Generation, Market Research, CRM Data Management, Prospect Identification, Social Media Outreach, Cold Calling, Industry Trend Research, Secret Shopper Activities, Sales Proposal Preparation, Guest Rapport Development, Leadership Development, Managerial Mentorship, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Multi-tasking, Networking

Industry

Automotive

Description

Primary Function: Under the direction and control of the Sales Manager, with supervision and oversight from the Sales Consultant(s), this position is responsible for gaining valuable insight into a career in automotive sales and leadership. This position performs all duties within the objectives, standards, core values, and policies of Willis Automotive. Essential Responsibilities:  Gain industry experience and support sales teams in sales efforts including: lead generation, conducting market research, updating the CRM data.  Identify potential prospects and guests, emailing, social media outreach, and cold calling  Research industry trends, current products, competitor efforts, and perform secret shopper activities  Utilize CRM and maintain a customer database, prepare sales proposals, and provide updates to the data as necessary.  Participate in presentations; attend offsite functions including Principal Charity Classic, and shadow sales team members. Learn the steps to the sales process and how to develop guest rapport.  Participate in leadership development including book club, trainings, and managerial mentorship.  Drive vehicles and be able to travel to all dealership locations in the metro. Additional Duties:  Assist in marketing efforts of the vehicles and services provided by the dealership  Networking; engage with the team, guests, and the community  Other duties as assigned Qualifications:  Current undergraduate student studying business, marketing, sales, or related field  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task  Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability required  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the Company, sales consultant(s) and guest Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Will stand and move throughout dealership facility (lot, showroom, service department, offices) for most of shift time. This position will spend time outdoors showing vehicles to customers and will drive vehicles in traffic during test drives and/or deliveries. Position may be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, paint, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

The intern will gain insight into automotive sales and leadership by supporting sales teams with lead generation, market research, and CRM updates, while also participating in industry trend research and secret shopper activities. Essential duties include learning the sales process, developing guest rapport, participating in leadership development sessions, and driving vehicles between dealership locations.