Sales Lot Porter

Oakes Kia of Olathe•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Sales Lot Porter supports daily sales operations at Oakes KIA by keeping dealership vehicle inventory organized, accurate, presentable, and ready for customers and the sales team. The role includes organizing the lot, maintaining key control, staging vehicles, preparing deliveries, moving inventory between departments and locations, and maintaining a professional dealership appearance. The position reports directly to the Platform Sales Director. Oakes Auto Group is a family-owned, locally operated automotive group serving the Kansas City area. The company emphasizes teamwork, accountability, open communication, training, development, internal promotion, and opportunities to build long-term careers. It also participates in community partnerships, charitable initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and community events.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record.
Ability to safely operate new and used vehicles.
Ability to successfully complete a standard background check.
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with sales, service, detail, and dealership leadership.
Ability to regularly walk, stand, bend, lift, and move throughout dealership lots.
Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to travel between dealership locations when needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on dealership needs.
Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while supporting multiple departments.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain organized, clean, and visually appealing new and used vehicle inventory.
Park dealership vehicles in the correct locations and keep inventory locations accurate.
Organize vehicle keys and assist with key control.
Stage vehicles for customer appointments, test drives, sales activity, and other pre-sale needs.
Maintain showroom vehicle presentation and move or rotate showroom inventory as needed.
Prepare new and used vehicles for customer delivery.
Move vehicles between sales, service, detail, reconditioning, and other dealership departments.
Transport vehicles between dealership locations or to outside vendors as needed.
Complete dealership errands and assigned vehicle-related transportation.
Keep designated customer parking areas clear of dealership vehicles.
Monitor lot appearance and address organization or presentation concerns.
Communicate vehicle location, key, or inventory issues to leadership.
Support the sales team with vehicle movement and preparation during busy periods.
Complete additional sales department responsibilities as assigned by leadership.