Automotive Key Technician

About the Role

Join Car Keys Express (CKE), the world’s first online retailer of automotive keys and remotes, and the largest single-vendor solution for replacement keys and automotive reconditioning. As a Mobile Technician, you’ll drive to dealerships, auto auctions, and other locations to make keys for a variety of vehicles. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, a company-provided vehicle (with no out-of-pocket expenses beyond personal attire), a laptop, phone, and a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Support, grow, and maintain business relationships with dealerships and fleet operations in your metro area.
• Develop and maintain a weekly sales route in your territory to maximize profits.
• Manage inventory, maintain a company vehicle, conduct audits, and keep accurate logs of sales stops.
• Perform hands-on automotive tasks such as disconnecting batteries, removing panels, and plugging into vehicles for diagnostics.
• Work in all weather conditions and physical environments, including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, stooping, and standing.
• Enter and exit elevated van doors 30-40 times daily and lift car hoods.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in automotive, cable installation, route sales, or related fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work remotely without constant supervision.
• Familiarity with computers, email, and internet navigation.
• Safe place to park the company van.
• Comfort driving a full-size company van.

Qualifications

• Go-getter attitude with sales and customer service experience (commission-based sales preferred).
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Adaptable and thrives in dynamic environments with varied daily tasks.
• Automotive-minded and comfortable in dealership environments.
• Hands-on, mechanically capable, and willing to tackle technical challenges.
• Natural connector with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed, pioneering, and takes ownership of your route and accounts.

Who You Are Not

• Uncomfortable with strangers or cold/warm outreach to dealership staff.
• Technology-averse or slow to adopt specialized software.
• Seeking a predictable, desk-bound 9-to-5 schedule.
• Sensitive to working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Averse to sales, prospecting, pitching, or follow-ups.
• Opposed to extended driving or uncomfortable operating a large vehicle.
• Disconnected from automotive tasks like disconnecting batteries or diagnostics.

Benefits

• Company-matched 401(k).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and personal time off (PTO).
• Company-provided laptop, phone, gas card, and van.

Pay

Compensation includes salary, commission, and bonus.

• Year 1 average: $62,440/year.
• Average after the first year: $81,320/year.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, business hours.

Career Growth

We’re looking for assertive, self-starting individuals who thrive on ownership and accountability. If you’re ambitious, eager to take on responsibility, and want to develop a diverse skill set, this is an opportunity to advance quickly and gain valuable experience.