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Kickstart Your Career with an Internship at Walser Automotive Group
Looking for an internship that goes beyond the basics? The NextGen Internship Program is designed to give students and recent graduates real-world experience across multiple career paths. Whether you’re interested in business, sales, technology, marketing, or customer engagement, this is your opportunity to develop skills, build connections, and explore a future with a leading automotive group.
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- Immediate PTO & 401K Eligibility
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Internship Areas
The NextGen Internship offers opportunities across multiple departments at Walser. Whether you’re passionate about sales, technology, finance, or people operations, each track is designed to provide real-world projects, mentorship, and professional growth that set you apart after graduation.
Sales Academy
Jump into the action of automotive sales through our Sales Academy Internship. You’ll learn how to build customer relationships and become a team leader while working alongside top-performing sales professionals.
Marketing
From social media campaigns to event planning, our Marketing interns gain hands-on experience shaping the Walser brand. You’ll work on projects that drive engagement, generate leads, and highlight our community impact.
IT
Our IT internships put you at the heart of the systems that keep a large, multi-dealership operation running. You’ll support projects in networking, cybersecurity, help desk, and software implementation.
Accounting
Step into the financial backbone of Walser through our Accounting internship. You’ll work with dealership or corporate teams on reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day financial processes.
HR
HR interns experience the people side of business, supporting recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. You’ll gain exposure to everything from policy and compliance to culture-building projects.
Inventory
Inventory interns work behind the scenes to keep inventory, reporting, and vehicle distribution running smoothly. You’ll analyze trends, organize systems, and support the movement of vehicles across multiple dealerships.
See What Makes NextGen Different
The NextGen Internship is a structured, paid program that gives students hands-on experience across Walser Automotive Group. Interns work in real departments from Sales and Marketing to HR, IT, and more, and build real career skills, professional confidence, and connections that last a lifetime.
Every intern is paired with a mentor, given meaningful projects, and evaluated through structured milestones. You’ll also participate in special events like Accelerate Days and complete a Capstone Project Showcase to present your impact directly to Walser leadership.
Hands-on Experience
Benefit from guidance and support from the Corporate HR and Recruiting Team, in addition to your direct manager and mentor, ensuring you have the very best resources at your fingertips.
Mentorship & Networking
You’ll be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide you throughout your journey, along with direct access to your leadership team for valuable insights and experiential learning.
Skill Development
Gain valuable workplace experience in your field of interest. Participate in tasks, training, and projects aimed at enhancing your skills both personally and professionally.
Career Opportunities
Build a portfolio of work and a capstone project to showcase to future employers. Top interns may be considered for full-time roles within our company.
Curriculum Designed for Growth and Career Development
Every NextGen intern is evaluated not just on what they do, but also on how they learn, lead, and show potential. We use a proven framework that helps us identify future full-time hires and ensures you graduate from the program with valuable experience you can showcase on your resume.
Innovation & Problem-Solving
Your ability to think critically, identify challenges, and contribute new ideas to improve processes.
Future Potential (9-Box Grid)
The 9-box evaluation model assesses both your performance and potential. We’ll determine your readiness for a full-time role or continued internship after the program.
Performance & Results
Measured by the quality of your work, ability to meet goals, and the impact you make in your department.
Skills & Competencies
Growth in communication, teamwork, leadership, and technical knowledge relevant to your role.
Professionalism
How you show up: reliability, attitude, collaboration, and ability to adapt in a professional workplace.
NextGen Sales Academy Internship
Step out of the classroom and onto the sales floor. The NextGen Sales Academy is the first stop on a path that leads to general manager. You won’t just shadow someone else; you’ll be in the driver’s seat, learning how this business runs.
Built to Develop Leaders
You’ll set real goals, get coached by managers who started exactly where you are, and hear what it takes to lead a team. Interns who thrive leave with a clear line of sight to a full-time role and a defined track toward general manager.
The 12 Week Roadmap
Every week includes time with a different part of the company: some weeks are full Accelerate Days, some are Lunch & Learns, and two are yours, where the room is listening to you. By week 12 you’ll have seen more of this business than most employees see in a year.
- Week 1 Accelerate Day :Total Rewards & HR Employee Relations
- Week 2 Accelerate Day :Marketing & Communications
- Week 3 Lunch & Learn :IT & Accounting
- Week 4 Accelerate Day :New & Used Vehicle
- Week 5 Lunch & Learn :Financial Executive Performance Deep Dive
- Week 6 Accelerate Day :Career & People Strategy
- Week 7 Lunch & Learn :F&I/Credit & Security
- Week 8 Lunch & Learn :Fixed Operations
- Week 9 Your Turn :Intern Live Bios
- Week 10 Lunch & Learn :Digital Experience & Customer Loyalty
- Week 11 Accelerate Day :MN VP/GM Leadership
- Week 12 Your Turn :Intern Project Showcase
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Are you ready to fuel your future?
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a career in our key support areas or sales academy, here’s what you need to join our program.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in a related field aligning with the internship’s focus
- Must be a junior or senior (undergrad)
- Beyond Grades: Insights on character, work ethic, and relevant coursework. Commitment and involvement in university life.
- Must be authorized to work in the US
"They're here to help us grow and teach us. That's what I was looking for and that's what they provided for me."
See What NextGen Life Is Like
From Accelerate Days to a Day-In-The-Life, the NextGen Internship is designed for engagement and growth. Check out what past interns have to say.
Behind the Scenes at Walser’s NextGen Sales Academy
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Settling in and Leveling Up
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From Classroom to Career: The NextGen Interns of Walser
We like to think of internships as more than just coffee runs and copy machines. Our NextGen Internship Program is built to launch careers, spark big ideas, and maybe even surprise a few interns (and us) along the way.
This summer, our interns didn’t just test the waters in the real world. They cannonballed right in. Across every…
Why Walser?
We’ve changed the way people buy cars. Alongside our investment in technology and a progressive sales process, we support the people who make it all possible.
