Inside Sales Intern @ Cars Commerce

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we’re obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Inside Sales Intern who will work closely with Inside Sales Managers and Regional Sales Managers, assisting in projects and activities focused on supporting the sales team in driving revenue. We offer an established career path within our direct sales team for ongoing career opportunities, and this internship provides a stepping stone for those looking to network into an exciting sales role after graduation.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

Reporting to work onsite and on time, on a daily basis is an essential function of the job
Assist in coordination and communication of monthly sales contests as needed
Improve back end accessibility of presentations in our sales presentation tool: Clear Slide
Gather and provide information on staff milestones for monthly Director meetings
Package and distribute sales collateral to dealers as requested
Research and provide daily talking points to Regional Sales Managers for sales huddles including industry information and dealer tips
Weekly reporting as requested by RSMs
Assist in lead qualification and data verification through cold calling
Embrace change with creative and innovative solutions
Continue self-development through formalized CV programs and self-driven research
Collaborate with team members, managers and cross functional departments when necessary
Other duties as assigned by manager
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communication as well as in-person and over the phone.
Proven interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to deliver high quality work results on time
Ability to communicate in a way that demonstrates respect for individual differences and crafts messages based on audience needs
Capability to adapt both quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities
Ability to engage others in own work by demonstrating a sense of optimism, ownership and commitment
Superb organizational skills

Required Skills

PC literacy is necessary including MS Office, Excel and Outlook
Tracking, analyzing and reporting (including creating effective presentations) of key metrics/data
Preferred previous project management support

Required Experience

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team oriented environment and a desire to work on challenging projects
Organized and detail oriented with a can do approach to projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Proven ability analyzing data and creating metrics
Excel experience
Learning agility, multi-tasking abilities, strong organizational skills
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be a current college student

About Our Internship Program:

Our Summer Internship Program at Cars Commerce is designed to help undergraduate students learn professional skills through a combination of mentorship, on the job training, in-person skills training/development days, and team projects.

Program Details & Benefits:

Program Duration: June 10th - August 16th
Pay Rate: $17.50/hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Location: Hybrid (Work remote and work from the office 1-2 days out of the week)
Equipment: Company issued laptop provided
Benefits: Gain real-world experience within a rapidly-innovating, publicly traded tech company, contribute to key projects that leave a lasting impact, and form lasting connections with various levels of our organization along with your fellow interns! Learn more about our program here!

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Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting
New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Generous PTO
Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. California Applicants: Click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Applicants. For current employees, please click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Employees.

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