Automotive Key Technician

Car Keys Express•Amarillo, TX

6d•$62,440 - $81,320•Remote

About The Position

Car Keys Express (CKE) is seeking an Automotive Key Technician to join their team in Amarillo, TX. This role involves driving to dealerships, auto auctions, and other locations to create keys for vehicles. The position offers a Monday through Friday business hours schedule, career growth opportunities, a company-provided vehicle, laptop, phone, and benefits including medical, dental, company-paid life insurance, 401K, and PTO. CKE is the world's first online retailer of automotive keys and remotes and the largest single-vendor solution for replacement keys and automotive reconditioning.

Requirements

Go getter attitude!
Sales and customer service experience (commission based sales experience preferred)
Ability to work remotely without constant supervision
High School Diploma or equivalent
21 years of age with a valid Driver’s license
Familiar with computers, email, and navigating the internet
Professional demeanor and appearance
Safe place to park 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, enter/ exit other vehicles
Work in all elements of weather is required
Adaptable; thrive when no two days look the same
Automotive-minded; comfortable in a dealership environment and around cars
Hands-on and mechanically capable
A natural connector; comfortable introducing yourself and talking through services
Pioneering; take pride in developing and owning your route
Self-directed; do not need someone looking over your shoulder to stay productive and accountable
Comfortable with strangers; daily cold and warm outreach to dealership staff, UCMs, and sales managers
Comfortable with technology; key programming relies heavily on specialized software
Willingness to work long days and not a predictable, desk-bound schedule
Physical endurance in varying conditions
Comfortable with prospecting, pitching, and following up
Comfortable driving; your office is your van
Comfortable driving a full-size company van
Comfortable with automotive tasks like disconnecting batteries, removing panels, and plugging into vehicles for diagnostics

Nice To Haves

Candidates with 2-5 years of automotive, cable installation, route sales or related fields make great fits!

Responsibilities

Support, grow, and maintain business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations in your metro area.
Develop and maintain a weekly sales route in your territory to maximize profits.
Manage inventory.
Maintain a company vehicle.
Conduct audits.
Maintain accurate logs of sales stops.