Sales and Leadership Intern

Willis Automotive•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Under the direction and control of the Sales Manager, with supervision and oversight from the Sales Consultant(s), this position is responsible for gaining valuable insight into a career in automotive sales and leadership. This position performs all duties within the objectives, standards, core values, and policies of Willis Automotive.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student studying business, marketing, sales, or related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability required
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the Company, sales consultant(s) and guest

Responsibilities

Gain industry experience and support sales teams in sales efforts including: lead generation, conducting market research, updating the CRM data.
Identify potential prospects and guests, emailing, social media outreach, and cold calling
Research industry trends, current products, competitor efforts, and perform secret shopper activities
Utilize CRM and maintain a customer database, prepare sales proposals, and provide updates to the data as necessary.
Participate in presentations; attend offsite functions including Principal Charity Classic, and shadow sales team members. Learn the steps to the sales process and how to develop guest rapport.
Participate in leadership development including book club, trainings, and managerial mentorship.
Drive vehicles and be able to travel to all dealership locations in the metro.
Assist in marketing efforts of the vehicles and services provided by the dealership
Networking; engage with the team, guests, and the community
Other duties as assigned