Automotive Key Technician

Car Keys Express•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Car Keys Express is hiring an Automotive Key Technician in El Paso, Texas. This mobile role supports, grows, and maintains business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations in the assigned metro area. The technician develops and maintains a weekly sales route to maximize profits while providing automotive key services. Work includes managing inventory, maintaining a company vehicle, completing audits, and keeping accurate sales-stop logs. The position combines automotive and technical work with prospecting, sales, and customer service, and involves substantial driving and outdoor work. The company describes the schedule as Monday through Friday during business hours, while also noting that long days are part of the job. Car Keys Express is an online retailer of automotive keys and remotes and a provider of replacement keys and automotive reconditioning. The company provides a vehicle, laptop, phone, and other work supplies, along with benefits and opportunities for career growth. Compensation consists of salary, commission, and bonus; stated average compensation is $62,440 in year one, $74,571 in year two, and $81,320 after the second year.

Requirements

Go-getter attitude and ability to work remotely without constant supervision.
Sales and customer service experience; commission-based sales experience is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license.
Familiarity with computers, email, and internet navigation; key programming relies heavily on specialized software.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
A safe place to park the company van.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to 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 conditions.
Comfort and confidence driving a full-size company van and spending extended time driving across a territory.
Comfort with daily cold and warm outreach, prospecting, pitching, closing deals, and following up.
Automotive-minded, adaptable, hands-on, mechanically capable, self-directed, and comfortable building customer relationships.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of experience in automotive work, cable installation, route sales, or a related field.
Commission-based sales experience.

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.
Make automotive keys and provide related key services at customer locations.
Prospect, pitch services, close deals, and follow up with dealership and fleet customers.
Manage inventory and maintain the company vehicle.
Complete audits and maintain accurate logs of sales stops.
Perform hands-on automotive tasks, including disconnecting batteries, lifting car hoods, and connecting to vehicles for diagnostics.