sales porter - Great Opportunity!
Posted on October 24, 2025
The Lot Porter plays an essential role within the automotive dealership setting, supporting both the Sales and Service Departments. This company, a reputable car dealership that handles new and used vehicles, is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining an organized and appealing vehicle inventory on the lot. As a car dealership, the company thrives on efficiency and presentation to attract potential buyers and ensure smooth operations between sales, service, and inventory management. The dealership values professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic in its employees, especially those who directly impact the appearance and functionality of the car lot.
In this position, the Lot Porter is entrusted with a variety of responsibilities focused on the maintenance and transportation of vehicles across the dealership's premises. This role involves physically demanding tasks such as moving vehicles between departments and ensuring that all cars on the lot are strategically positioned to appeal to customers. The Lot Porter is also responsible for the upkeep of essential vehicle details, including key tags and window stickers, which contribute to the smooth handling and sale of vehicles. This job requires regular outdoor work, often in varying weather conditions, as well as time spent in air-conditioned indoor areas, making adaptability important.
The Lot Porter must exhibit strong communication skills, both oral and written, to follow instructions effectively and coordinate with sales, marketing, and service staff. They play a crucial part in supporting dealership operations by transporting vehicles not only within the lot but sometimes to other dealerships or vendors, ensuring seamless inventory exchange or servicing. Occasionally, the Lot Porter may also be tasked with providing customer transportation services using dealership vehicles, further emphasizing the trust placed in this role.
Physical demands are significant in this role; candidates must be capable of prolonged standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, lifting heavy weights (over 50 pounds), and repetitive hand and finger movements. This position requires stamina, physical strength, and a professional demeanor to maintain the high standards set by the dealership. The role is vital to the dealership's successful day-to-day operations, ensuring that the vehicles are well-presented, accessible, and properly managed to enhance overall customer experience and operational efficiency. This is a full-time opportunity where evening, weekend, and holiday work hours may be required to meet business needs and maintain continuous service excellence.
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to move throughout the company facility for most of the shift
- Ability to spend time outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas
- Capability to sit regularly
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to walk for prolonged periods
- Ability to bend, twist, and stoop for prolonged periods
- Ability to kneel and squat for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift over 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to reach and lift overhead regularly
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements regularly
- Ability to grasp and grab with hands for prolonged periods
- Ability to push and pull regularly
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Commitment to uphold confidentiality and company policies