Automotive Lot Manager

Lithia & Driveway•Ames, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Honda of Ames is hiring an Automotive Lot Manager to maintain vehicle inventory and dealership lot organization, prepare vehicles for customer delivery, maintain showroom displays, and assist customers during the vehicle-buying process. The role works with the sales team to support the customer experience and handles supply ordering and coordination of basic equipment maintenance. The position is onsite in Ames, Iowa, pays $20.00 per hour, and reports to the Sales Manager. The schedule will be discussed during in-person interviews. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of experience in automotive, retail, inventory, or a related customer-facing environment. The employee must be able to safely operate a variety of vehicles, work outdoors, and remain active throughout the workday. The company describes its team as focused on helpful service and a welcoming customer experience, and offers opportunities to build skills and grow an automotive career. Lithia & Driveway says its teams deliver convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle through its dealership locations and related businesses. The employer is a drug-free workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

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.
Must meet the employer’s drug-free workplace requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicle inventory and organize the dealership lot, including vehicle placement, signage, banners, and surrounding lot areas.
Prepare vehicles for customer delivery, ensuring they are clean, organized, and ready at the scheduled delivery time.
Maintain showroom vehicles and displays, including 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.