Automotive Key Technician

Car Keys Express•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Car Keys Express (CKE) is hiring a mobile Automotive Key Technician in Phoenix, Arizona. The role supports, grows, and maintains business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations in the technician’s metro-area territory. The technician develops and manages a weekly sales route to maximize profits while providing automotive key services. The position involves driving a company van to dealerships, auto auctions, and other customer locations; prospecting and selling services; performing hands-on automotive tasks such as disconnecting batteries and connecting to vehicles for diagnostics; and managing inventory, vehicle maintenance, audits, and accurate sales-stop logs. The technician works independently, uses specialized key-programming software, and works outdoors in varying weather conditions. The posting describes a Monday-through-Friday business-hours schedule, while also noting that long days are part of the job. CKE describes itself as the world’s first online retailer of automotive keys and remotes and the largest single-vendor solution for replacement keys and automotive reconditioning. The company says it invented the world’s first and only Universal Car Remote. Compensation consists of salary, commission, and bonus. The stated Year 1 average is $62,440 per year, and the average after the first year is $81,320 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age and a valid driver’s license.
Sales and customer service experience; commission-based sales experience is preferred.
Ability to work remotely without constant supervision.
Familiarity with computers, email, and internet navigation; key programming relies on specialized software.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
A safe place to park the company van.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and bend, stoop, squat, and stand.
Ability to enter and exit elevated van doors 30–40 times daily.
Ability to lift car hoods, disconnect batteries, and enter and exit other vehicles.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather elements.
Comfort and confidence driving a full-size company van and spending extended time driving.
Comfort with daily customer outreach, prospecting, pitching, sales, and follow-up.
The posting identifies candidates with 2–5 years of automotive, cable installation, route sales, or related experience as a good fit.

Nice To Haves

Commission-based sales experience.
Two to five years of experience in automotive work, cable installation, route sales, or a related field.
Automotive interest and familiarity with dealership environments and car culture.
Hands-on mechanical ability and a self-directed, adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

Support, grow, and maintain business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations in the assigned metro area.
Develop and maintain a weekly sales route within the territory to maximize profits.
Conduct daily cold and warm outreach, pitch services, close deals, and follow up with dealership staff, UCMs, and sales managers.
Perform automotive key-related work using specialized software and vehicle diagnostics connections.
Carry out hands-on vehicle tasks, including disconnecting batteries and removing panels as needed.
Manage inventory and maintain the company vehicle.
Complete audits and maintain accurate logs of sales stops.
Drive a full-size company van across the defined territory to customer locations.
Work outdoors in all seasons and varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Company-provided vehicle/van, with no out-of-pocket vehicle expenses stated in the posting.
Laptop.
Company phone.
Gas card.
401(k) match.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Paid vacations.
Paid holidays.
Paid personal time off.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.