Automotive Dealership Porter/Valet Manager -Honda Downtown Chicago

ALLIANCE SERVICE GROUP•Chicago, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Dealer Solutions is seeking a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to serve as a Site Leader for our dealership partner. As a Site Leader, you play a pivotal role in overseeing the service and sales porters and ensuring the service department operates smoothly. Your leadership, organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively will set you apart, making you an essential part of the dealership's success.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential.
18 years or older.
Previous experience in a supervisory role is required.
Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Strong leadership and team management skills to effectively guide and support the porter team.
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally and courteously with customers.
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and ensure efficient operations.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure vehicles are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective interaction with customers and team members.
Neat and professional appearance is required.
Strong time management skills and the ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Use eye contact and smile when speaking to others.
Help build the team’s knowledge on claim prevention.
Develop strong rapport with both your team and clients.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the service and sales porter team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and adherence to dealership standards.
Oversee the preparation of vehicles upon customer arrival, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely service.
Safely move vehicles to their designated locations, including the service lot, detail, shop, or other required areas. Record the location of each vehicle and ensure keys are stored properly.
Acknowledge and assist all customers with a smile and a friendly greeting ("Good morning, afternoon, or evening").
Properly log all vehicle movement requests and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Maintain a steady traffic flow on the service drive, using cones for any lane closures if necessary.
Monitor porter return times when assisting customers with vehicle pick-up to ensure a quick and memorable experience.
Assign downtime duties such as sweeping, picking up trash, maintaining the service drive, etc.
Rotate breaks to ensure the service drive is always properly staffed.
Conduct final inspections of vehicles to ensure they are cleaned, free of indicator lights, and ready for customer pick-up.
Implement and maintain best practices for vehicle preparation and presentation to improve efficiency and quality.
Perform other tasks as required to ensure the smooth operation of the service and sales department.

Benefits

Competitive salary with immediate earning potential.
Health, dental, and vision insurance options available for full-time team members.
Team member discounts and special offers on everyday products, services and experiences.
Opportunities for career advancement and promotion.
Guest services training, including professional interaction and communication techniques.
Problem-solving skills development.
Team-building focus, providing tools for future endeavors.
Opportunity to work with your favorite car brands.
Great earning potential with recognition for excellent performance.
Gain new skills and work with great people in an energetic and growing company.