Business Development Intern

This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply technical, presentation, and interpersonal skills while supporting RouteOne's Business development team. Interns will engage directly with customers, employees, and executive team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Legal, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Business Development) to complete a variety of projects. This role will provide exposure to a dynamic work environment utilizing industry-leading tools such as RouteOne, Salesforce, Tableau, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships within the automotive industry, specifically dealer-based customers.
• Work with National Sales Managers (NSMs), Sales Enablement Manager, and Sales Operations Manager to review, update and organize files with final presentation to the group.
• Review current active RouteOne dealers and identify OEM or Independent Relationship.
• Ensure the accuracy of dealership information in the core Credit Application System (CAS ) by contacting dealerships to verify and update information critical to the success of the RouteOne field sales team.
• Promote the utilization of the RouteOne Credit Application System (CAS) platform, eContracting, and Menu systems. Introduce new features, upgrades, and upselling premium services based on the dealer's needs.
• Identify potential new customers using Experian data.
• Make recommendations to the business based on findings during your internship to leadership.
• Maintain safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of dealership systems, credit processes, and aftermarket products a plus.
• Familiarity with automotive terminology, a plus.
  
  

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Visio.
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Managment (CRM) solutions.
• Familiarity with internet/web technologies, tools, and terminology.
• Experience with Salesforce) CRM a plus.
• Familiarity with automotive technologies, tools, and terminology, a plus.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, and concepts both orally and in writing.
• Ability to connect with customers and build relationships.
• Effective presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Willing to learn and receptive to feedback/coaching.
• Disciplined, professional with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  
  

Other Essential Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Sales, Automotive Management or similar degree.