Lot Manager

Boater's World Marine Centers•Lake Placid, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Boater's World Marine Centers is seeking a hands-on Lot Manager to oversee daily lot operations, incoming boat inventory, unit movement, and detailing coordination at its Lake Placid, Florida dealership. The role supports a high-volume marine dealership with more than 400 boats on-site and over 100 incoming units monthly. The Lot Manager is responsible for the safe, organized, and efficient movement of boats and trailers and for coordinating inventory flow among Sales, Service, Transportation, Administration, and Detailing. The position oversees receiving, inspection, documentation, and staging of incoming boats and trailers; verifies identification numbers and delivery documents; and promptly documents and communicates damage or discrepancies. It coordinates inventory movement from arrival through service preparation, detailing, sales presentation, and customer delivery, while maintaining lot organization, safety, equipment readiness, and inventory accountability. The Lot Manager also provides daily direction and hands-on support to Yard Attendants and Detailers, coordinates detailing workflow and quality control, and helps ensure units are ready on schedule. This is a full-time, on-site role in Lake Placid, Florida, involving outdoor work in varying weather conditions and operation around boats, trailers, forklifts, and heavy equipment. Previous marine dealership experience is strongly preferred; relevant experience in automotive, RV, powersports, equipment dealerships, or similar inventory-intensive environments is also welcomed.

Requirements

Previous professional experience in lot operations, inventory receiving, dealership operations, yard coordination, or a closely related field.
Experience operating equipment and performing basic equipment inspections or maintenance.
Strong understanding of inventory receiving, inspection procedures, and documentation accuracy.
Experience verifying identification numbers, inventory information, and receiving documentation.
Ability to identify and document transportation damage, inventory discrepancies, and receiving concerns.
Comfort working around forklifts, trailers, heavy equipment, and large inventory units.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate inventory movement in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting operational deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with Sales, Service, Transportation, and Administration.
Ability to provide direction, delegate tasks, and support team members in completing daily responsibilities.
Hands-on approach to problem-solving and daily operational challenges.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accountability.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record that meets company requirements.
Ability to work full-time on-site in Lake Placid, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in marine dealership lot operations or boat inventory management.
Experience in automotive, RV, powersports, equipment, or other high-volume dealership environments.
Previous experience as a Lot Manager, Yard Manager, Inventory Manager, Lot Supervisor, or in a similar position.
Experience receiving, inspecting, and documenting boats, trailers, or large equipment.
Experience operating forklifts and moving boats or trailers.
Familiarity with boat handling, towing, launching, and loading procedures.
Experience overseeing Yard Attendants, Detailers, Lot Porters, or inventory personnel.
Experience coordinating high-volume incoming inventory and multiple department schedules.
Familiarity with dealership inventory management systems and receiving documentation.
Experience overseeing detailing schedules, quality control, and unit presentation standards.
Knowledge of marine dealership service preparation, sales staging, and customer delivery processes.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate unloading and receiving of incoming boats, trailers, and related inventory.
Safely operate or coordinate forklift operations and other equipment used to unload and position incoming units.
Inspect incoming boats and trailers; verify HINs, trailer VINs, manufacturer documentation, and unit information against delivery documents and expected inventory.
Identify, document, and promptly communicate transportation damage, missing components, discrepancies, and other receiving concerns.
Ensure inspections and receiving documentation are completed before delivery acceptance is finalized, following company procedures.
Deliver driver-provided documentation to Administration and maintain accurate records of inventory arrivals, inspections, discrepancies, and movements.
Notify Service of defects, damage, shortages, or preparation concerns and coordinate resolution with relevant departments.
Ensure incoming units are properly identified, staged, and positioned, and support accurate inventory tracking and accountability.
Coordinate the staging and movement of more than 100 incoming units monthly among receiving, storage, service preparation, detailing, sales presentation, and delivery areas.
Coordinate with Sales, Service, Transportation, Inventory, and Administration on schedules, priorities, unit readiness, and inventory movement.
Monitor service and delivery schedules, identify staging or readiness bottlenecks, and communicate priority or scheduling changes.
Maintain an organized, accessible, clean, professional, and customer-ready lot containing more than 400 boats.
Position boats, trailers, and equipment safely and efficiently; maintain clear access routes for equipment, vehicles, employees, and customers.
Maintain designated staging areas and monitor lot conditions for hazards, congestion, and operational concerns.
Conduct scheduled equipment inspections, report damage or maintenance and safety concerns, and support safe use of forklifts, trailers, towing equipment, and other tools.
Identify opportunities to improve lot layout, inventory accessibility, and operational efficiency.
Provide daily direction, task delegation, and hands-on support to Yard Attendants and Detailers.
Coordinate detailing priorities, workflow, schedules, recordkeeping, and quality control based on incoming inventory, service schedules, sales needs, and deliveries.
Monitor detailing progress and inspect completed work for cleanliness, presentation, and readiness.
Communicate expectations for productivity, workmanship, safety, and task completion; help identify training needs and reinforce safe equipment operation and boat-handling practices.
Support team members with boat movement, staging, detailing preparation, and other operational work as needed.
Safely move, position, stage, load, and unload boats, trailers, and related equipment throughout the dealership property.
Inspect towing and handling equipment before use, use appropriate handling methods, and help prevent damage to boats, trailers, equipment, and property.
Maintain awareness of pedestrian and vehicle traffic and other hazards; support dealership safety standards and operating procedures.
Communicate staffing or operational challenges to dealership leadership and promote accountability, teamwork, and consistent execution.