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Automotive Retail Intern (Summer 2027) - Baxter Auto - Kansas City Market

CompanyBaxter Shared Services
LocationOlathe
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will rotate through key dealership departments including Sales and Service to gain hands-on business and operational experience. They will also collaborate on a group project to be presented to company leadership.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
408
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation’s leading automotive retailers, serving communities in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska; the greater Kansas City area; Madison, Wisconsin; and Colorado Springs, Colorado. We operate 19 dealerships and represent eight of the nation’s top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru and Mercedes-Benz. At Baxter, we exist to create enduring value for our guests, employees, manufacturer partners and the communities we serve. That commitment was recognized when we were proudly named a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company, an award sponsored by Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal that celebrates companies demonstrating excellence in strategic planning and execution, commitment to their people, financial performance and governance. We challenge ourselves to continuously raise the bar, knowing what is remarkable today should become the standard tomorrow. That belief guides our Vision, Mission and Mindsets: Our Vision is to be the retailer that best delivers the most remarkable outcomes – and continuously redefines remarkable. Our Mission is to • Create a powerhouse of high-impact teams and leaders • Deliver an exceptional, unforgettable experience for every guest, every time • Elevate and grow our manufacturer brands in our markets • Operate with discipline and focus to achieve operational and financial success Our Mindsets • Stay Curious: We seek different perspectives, learn constantly and adapt quickly • Make It Matter: We maximize impact by focusing on what matters most • Win Together: We operate with a team-first perspective • Be Caring: We genuinely care for and support others • Act with Courage: We choose courage over comfort in our decisions and actions, even when it’s hard to do Guided by these principles, we’re driven to Redefine Remarkable in everything we do.
About the Role

Description

Automotive Retail Intern - Rotate through two of our Kansas City dealerships!

  • Competitive Pay!
  • Work Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours per week; Summer 2027
  • Dealerships: Honda of Olathe, Subaru of Olathe, Audi Shawnee Mission, Legends Toyota, and Legends Honda

Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Baxter Auto show you just how Remarkable you can be!

At Baxter Auto, our mission is to create a powerhouse of high-impact teams and leaders, deliver an exceptional and unforgettable experience for every guest every time, elevate and grow our manufacturer brands in our markets, and operate with discipline and focus to achieve operational and financial success. We are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car buying process and the employee experience, and as a Baxter Auto teammate, you will play a direct role in that mission.

We value individuals who:

  • Stay curious by seeking different perspectives, learning constantly, and adapting quickly
  • Make it matter by maximizing impact and focusing on what matters most
  • Win together by operating with a team first perspective
  • Be caring by genuinely caring for and supporting others
  • Act with courage by choosing courage over comfort in their decisions and actions, even when it is hard to do.

At Baxter Auto we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT BAXTER AUTO!


Automotive Retail Intern:

This is a structured internship that provides a full-time, 8-week immersion into the automotive world with exposure to key areas of dealership operations, including Sales and Service. Interns will work alongside and learn from experienced professionals and leaders such as Sales Directors, Service Advisors, and General Managers. The program fosters both personal and professional growth while building the technical skills needed to launch a successful career in automotive.

Your Purpose as an Automotive Retail Intern:

  • Build your knowledge of the automotive industry through structured rotations in key areas such as Sales and Service.
  • Collaborate with and learn from experienced professionals, including store leaders and company executives.
  • Work with fellow interns on a group project, culminating in a presentation to company leadership.
  • Partner with dealership leaders to gain hands-on business knowledge and operational insight.
  • Engage with the executive and leadership team throughout the program.
  • Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
  • Launch your career with Baxter Auto in a fun, dynamic, and engaging way!

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle
  • Must be available to work full-time in the Omaha metro area during Summer 2027
  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a projected graduation date of May 2027, December 2027, or May 2028

Your Well-Being:

  • Competitive Pay!
  • Work Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours per week; Summer 2027
  • Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
  • Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
  • Employee Assistance Programs


Baxter Auto Group

Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation's leading automotive retail groups, serving the metro areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, and Madison. The company operates 19 dealerships and represents eight of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz.


Baxter Auto believes its exceptional employees truly distinguish the company in the marketplace. It continually invests in maintaining a remarkable employee experience, including industry-leading benefits, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience centered around four key pillars: purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.


Employment with Baxter is contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Baxter will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at (531) 365-3165, option #4 to request accommodation.

Key Skills
Automotive operationsSalesServiceCommunicationCollaborationBusiness knowledgeOperational insightPresentation skillsLeadershipCustomer experience
Categories
RetailSalesManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Competitive payTraining and developmentEmployee discountsEmployee assistance programs