Automotive Key Technician

Car Keys Express•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Car Keys Express is hiring a mobile Automotive Key Technician in the Madison, Wisconsin area. The role involves traveling to dealerships, auto auctions, and fleet operations to make automotive keys and remotes while supporting and growing business relationships. The technician develops and maintains a weekly sales route within an assigned territory to maximize profits, manages inventory, maintains a company vehicle, conducts audits, and keeps accurate logs of sales stops. The position combines automotive and hands-on technical work with prospecting, customer service, and sales. Technicians work independently in a company van and may have opportunities for career growth and additional responsibility.

Requirements

Go-getter attitude; assertive, self-starting, and able to work without constant supervision.
Sales and customer service experience; commission-based sales experience is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age and a valid driver's license.
Familiarity with computers, email, internet navigation, and specialized key-programming software.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
A safe place to park the company van.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; bend, stoop, squat, and stand; enter and exit elevated van doors 30–40 times daily; lift car hoods; disconnect batteries; and enter and exit other vehicles.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including hot summers and cold winters.
Comfort and confidence driving a full-size company van and spending extended time driving within a defined territory.
Comfort initiating conversations with strangers and performing prospecting, pitching, sales, and follow-up.
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort working around vehicles.
The posting notes that candidates with 2–5 years of experience in automotive, cable installation, route sales, or related fields make a good fit.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel to dealerships, auto auctions, and fleet operations in the assigned metro area to provide automotive key services.
Support, grow, and maintain business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations.
Develop and maintain a weekly sales route in the territory to maximize profits.
Conduct daily outreach to dealership staff, UCMs, and sales managers; prospect, pitch services, close deals, and follow up with customers.
Manage inventory and maintain the company vehicle.
Conduct audits and maintain accurate logs of sales stops.
Perform hands-on automotive tasks such as disconnecting batteries, lifting car hoods, removing panels, and connecting to vehicles for diagnostics and key programming.