Internal Advisor

Lithia & Driveway • Corpus Christi, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Advisor partners with Sales and Service leadership to manage used-vehicle reconditioning goals, workflow, quality standards, and turnaround times. The role inspects trade-ins and auction purchases, identifies mechanical, safety, cosmetic, and reconditioning needs, checks for open safety recalls, and prepares or reviews repair estimates. It coordinates repair work, detailing, vendors, quality-control checks, and vehicle listing preparation while tracking progress toward a 72-hour completion goal. The position is onsite at Access Ford of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, and requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in automotive service, used-vehicle operations, reconditioning, or a related dealership environment.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspections, repair estimates, parts, labor, and reconditioning processes.
• Strong organization and ability to manage priorities.
• Comfort tracking vehicle status, costs, deadlines, and reconditioning progress.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Service leadership to manage used-vehicle reconditioning goals, workflow, quality standards, and turnaround times.
• Inspect trade-ins and auction purchases to identify mechanical, safety, cosmetic, and reconditioning work required.
• Review vehicles for open safety recalls and document applicable repair needs.
• Prepare and review reconditioning estimates for labor, parts, timing, and overall vehicle investment.
• Coordinate repairs, detailing, vendor work, and quality-control checks to ensure vehicles meet dealership safety and appearance standards.
• Track each vehicle throughout reconditioning and help meet the goal of completing vehicles within 72 hours.
• Coordinate vehicle photos and online listing details with appropriate dealership teams.
• Monitor reconditioning quality, productivity, and vendor performance, and communicate updates to Sales and Service leadership.
• Support a collaborative culture and help resolve workflow or quality concerns.

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
• Ongoing training, development, and manufacturer resources

What This Job Offers

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