Sales Lot Porter

Location: Oakes KIA | Olathe, KS
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per Hour. 

About the Role 

The Sales Lot Porter plays an important role in keeping dealership vehicle inventory organized, accurate, presentable, and ready for customers and the sales team. This position supports daily sales operations through lot organization, key control, vehicle staging, delivery preparation, inventory movement, and maintaining a professional dealership appearance. Oakes Auto Group is a family-owned and locally operated automotive group serving the Kansas City area. Since 2010, we have continued to grow by investing in our people, creating opportunities for advancement, and building teams focused on doing right by our customers and one another.

Pay & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Employee discounts

• Tuition reimbursement

• Career growth opportunities across multiple locations

• Training and professional development

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do 

• Maintain organized, clean, and visually appealing new and used vehicle inventory

• Ensure dealership vehicles are parked in the correct locations and inventory locations remain accurate

• Maintain vehicle key organization and assist with key control

• Stage vehicles for customer appointments, test drives, sales activity, and other pre-sale needs

• Maintain showroom vehicle presentation and assist with moving or rotating showroom inventory

• 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 outside vendors as needed

• Complete dealership errands and vehicle-related transportation as assigned

• Keep designated customer parking areas clear of dealership vehicles

• Monitor lot appearance and address organization or presentation concerns as they arise

• 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

• Report directly to the Platform Sales Director

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping things organized, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable staying active throughout the workday. Automotive experience is helpful but not required. The right person will be dependable, able to work independently, and willing to step in wherever needed to help keep the sales operation running smoothly.

What Makes You a Good Fit 

You may be a great fit for this role if you:

• Take pride in keeping vehicles and work areas organized and presentable

• Have strong attention to detail and can keep track of multiple vehicles and priorities

• Are dependable, punctual, and take ownership of your responsibilities

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day

• Are comfortable working independently while supporting multiple departments

• Communicate clearly when you notice inventory, key, parking, or vehicle-location issues

• Are willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Enjoy an active role that keeps you moving throughout the day

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 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

Why Oakes Auto Group? 

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and growing dealership group with locations throughout the Kansas City metro. We believe great customer experiences start with great employees, which is why we focus heavily on training, development, internal promotion, and creating opportunities for our team members to build long-term careers.

Our culture is built around teamwork, accountability, open communication, and recognizing the people who help our organization succeed. We are also proud to stay involved in the communities we serve through local partnerships, charitable initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and community events.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a team that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Oakes Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.