Automotive Key Technician

Car Keys Express • Long Island, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Car Keys Express (CKE) is hiring a mobile Automotive Key Technician in Long Island, NY. The role involves traveling to dealerships, auto auctions, fleet operations, and other customers to make and program automotive keys and remotes. Technicians support and develop customer relationships, build and maintain a weekly sales route, and work to maximize territory profits. The position also includes inventory management, company vehicle maintenance, audits, and accurate sales-stop logs.

This is a field-based, self-directed role requiring daily customer outreach and sales activity, extended driving in a full-size company van, hands-on automotive work, and work outdoors in all seasons. Technicians may perform tasks such as disconnecting vehicle batteries, removing panels, and connecting to vehicles for diagnostics. The company describes opportunities for career growth and increased responsibility for ambitious employees.

Requirements

• A go-getter attitude and the ability to work independently 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.
• 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 and seasons.
• Comfort and confidence driving a full-size company van and spending extended time driving across a territory.
• Comfort with daily outreach to dealership staff, UCMs, and sales managers.
• Hands-on mechanical capability and comfort working around vehicles.

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

• Make and program automotive keys and remotes for customers such as dealerships, auto auctions, and fleet operations.
• Support, grow, and maintain business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations in the assigned metro area.
• Develop and maintain a weekly sales route to maximize profits.
• Conduct daily cold and warm outreach, prospecting, pitching, closing deals, and following up with customers.
• Manage inventory.
• Maintain the company vehicle.
• Complete audits and keep accurate logs of sales stops.
• Perform hands-on vehicle tasks, including disconnecting batteries, removing panels, and connecting to vehicles for diagnostics.

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 laptop.
• Company-provided phone.
• Gas card.
• Company van with no out-of-pocket vehicle expenses.

What This Job Offers

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