Summer Intern

Penske Automotive Group is looking for a motivated and hard-working Summer Intern near Fayetteville, Arkansas to join our summer internship program. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the inner workings of all the departments within an automotive dealership and discover your passion!

JOIN OUR TEAM
Penske Automotive Group (PAG) is the second largest U.S. auto retailer. At PAG, we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated students who share that same passion to join our team.

PAG Interns receive the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience within each department of the dealership thereby gaining insight of the automotive industry. The Intern will have the chance to work in all departments throughout the market, including Sales, Accounting, Finance, Service, and Human Resources!

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Full-time, 10-week paid internship available to local college Juniors and Seniors.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of automotive dealership departments, people, and processes.
• Practical hands-on experience within each department of the dealership (Sales, Service Department, and Business Office).
• Work closely with Department Managers or/and General Manager for additional training, support, and development.
• Fortune 500 company, ranked among the "World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune Magazine.
• Consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
• Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Junior or Senior undergraduate standing, graduate students and recent graduates considered.
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
• Sincere desire to work in automotive retail.
• Ability to produce results in a fast paced, results driven environment.
• Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

APPLY WITH US!

If you are ready for a rewarding career with opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!

Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Competencies

• Positive and professional attitude with ability to get along with others
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong multi-tasker and with the ability to prioritize accordingly
• Must be proficient dealing with fast-paced, rapidly changing and often ambiguous environments; be organized and have a commitment to details
• Positive and approachable attitude
• Organized and goal-oriented professional
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook)
• Provide excellent customer service

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:

• sit, walk and stand
• use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment
• reach with hands and arms
• lift up to 25 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Dependent upon requirements of internship

Required Education and Experience

College Junior or Senior. Graduate students and recent graduates may be considered.