Automotive Lot Manager

Lithia & Driveway • Ames, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Lot Manager maintains vehicle inventory and dealership lot organization, including vehicle placement, signage, banners, and surrounding lot areas. The role prepares vehicles for customer delivery and ensures they are clean, organized, and ready at the scheduled delivery time. It also maintains showroom vehicles and displays, signage, banners, and marketing materials.

The Automotive Lot Manager assists customers on the lot, responds to questions or concerns during the vehicle-buying process, monitors the customer experience, and coordinates with the sales team when customers need assistance. The position also orders supplies, coordinates basic equipment maintenance, and completes other lot and dealership duties as assigned. The role is onsite in Ames, Iowa, and pays $20.00 per hour. The schedule will be discussed during in-person interviews. It reports to the Sales Manager.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in automotive, retail, inventory, or a related customer-facing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a variety of vehicles.
• Experience organizing inventory, vehicles, or merchandise in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, including vehicle readiness, lot organization, and customer needs.
• Experience working across teams to complete daily operational tasks.
• Ability to order supplies and coordinate basic equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors and remain active throughout the workday.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle inventory and lot organization, including vehicle placement, dealership signage, banners, and surrounding lot areas.
• Prepare vehicles for customer delivery, ensuring they are clean, organized, and ready at the scheduled delivery time.
• Maintain the showroom and vehicle displays, including showroom vehicles, signage, banners, and marketing materials.
• Assist customers on the lot and help address questions or concerns during the vehicle-buying process.
• Monitor the customer experience on the lot and coordinate with the sales team when customers need assistance.
• Order supplies and coordinate maintenance of equipment used by the team.
• Complete additional lot and dealership duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle purchase discounts
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED