Lot Manager

Boaters World Marine Centers•Lake Placid, FL

4d•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 position 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 ensuring incoming boats are received, inspected, documented, and staged, and for coordinating inventory movement among Sales, Service, Transportation, Administration, and Detailing. The role combines inventory accountability, lot organization, equipment safety, boat and trailer handling, and daily workflow leadership. The Lot Manager provides direction and practical support to Yard Attendants and Detailers, coordinates detailing schedules and quality control, and helps keep inventory ready for service, sales, photography, and customer delivery. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and working around boats, trailers, forklifts, and heavy equipment. It is full-time and on-site in Lake Placid, Florida.

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.
Understanding of inventory receiving, inspection procedures, and accurate documentation.
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 and meet operational deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with Sales, Service, Transportation, and Administration.
Ability to provide direction, delegate tasks, and support team members.
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 and other equipment operations to unload and position incoming units.
Inspect incoming boats and trailers, verify HINs, VINs, manufacturer documents, and unit information, and compare units with delivery documentation.
Identify and document transportation damage, missing components, discrepancies, and other receiving concerns; communicate them to drivers and dealership management.
Ensure incoming units are inspected and documented before delivery acceptance is finalized, and maintain accurate receiving records.
Deliver driver-provided documentation to Administration and notify Service of defects, damage, shortages, or preparation concerns.
Coordinate inventory tracking, identification, staging, and movement throughout the dealership.
Coordinate the flow and staging of more than 100 incoming units monthly across receiving, storage, service preparation, detailing, sales presentation, and customer delivery areas.
Work with Sales, Service, and Transportation to align inventory staging with preparation, photography, listings, sales activities, schedules, and deliveries.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and communicate priorities and scheduling changes to relevant departments.
Maintain an organized, accessible, safe, and customer-ready lot containing more than 400 boats, including clear access routes and designated staging areas.
Monitor lot conditions, identify hazards and congestion, conduct scheduled equipment inspections, and report equipment damage or unsafe conditions.
Promote safe use of forklifts, trailers, towing equipment, and other operational tools, and support dealership safety procedures.
Provide daily direction, delegate tasks, and give hands-on support to Yard Attendants and Detailers.
Coordinate detailing priorities, workflow, scheduling, recordkeeping, and quality control; monitor progress and inspect completed work.
Communicate expectations for productivity, workmanship, safety, and task completion; identify training needs and reinforce safe equipment operation and boat handling.
Coordinate with Sales, Service, and Transportation on changing priorities and unit readiness, and communicate staffing or operational challenges to leadership.
Safely move, position, stage, load, and unload boats, trailers, and related equipment throughout the property.
Inspect towing and handling equipment before use, use appropriate handling methods, and help prevent damage to boats, trailers, equipment, and property.
Perform additional lot operations and inventory movement responsibilities as needed.