Automotive Key Technician

Car Keys Express • Portland, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Car Keys Express is seeking a mobile Automotive Key Technician to serve dealerships and fleet operations in the Portland, Maine metro area. The technician develops and maintains a weekly sales route, builds customer relationships, and provides automotive key services while working independently in the field. The role combines sales and customer service with hands-on vehicle work, inventory management, company-vehicle maintenance, audits, and accurate sales-stop logging. Work takes place outdoors in all seasons and involves extensive driving and physical activity. The posting describes a Monday-through-Friday business-hours schedule, while also noting that long days are part of the job.

The position is suited to a self-directed, adaptable person who is comfortable approaching customers, developing accounts, using specialized key-programming software, and working around vehicles. The company provides a van and work equipment, and compensation includes salary, commission, and bonus. Average compensation is listed as $62,440 in year one, $74,571 in year two, and $81,320 after the second year.

Requirements

• A 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.
• At least 21 years of age and a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with computers, email, and internet navigation; ability to use specialized software for key programming.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• A safe place to park the company van.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, and stand.
• Ability to 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 and seasons.
• Comfort with extended driving, operating a full-size company van, and daily customer outreach.
• Automotive, cable installation, route sales, or related experience; the posting identifies candidates with 2–5 years in these fields as a good fit.

Nice To Haves

• Commission-based sales experience.
• Two to five years of automotive, cable installation, route sales, or related experience.
• A mechanically capable, hands-on approach to technical challenges.
• Interest in career growth and taking on additional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support, grow, and maintain business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations in the metro area.
• Develop and maintain a weekly sales route in the assigned territory to maximize profits.
• Conduct daily cold and warm outreach, prospecting, pitching services, closing deals, and following up with dealership staff, UCMs, and sales managers.
• Perform automotive key work, including using specialized software to program keys and connecting to vehicles for diagnostics.
• Manage inventory and maintain the company vehicle.
• Complete audits and maintain accurate logs of sales stops.
• Perform hands-on vehicle tasks such as disconnecting batteries, lifting car hoods, and removing panels.

Benefits

• Company match for 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid vacations.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid personal time off.
• Company-provided van with no out-of-pocket vehicle expenses stated.
• Laptop.
• Company phone.
• Gas card.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED