Automotive Lot Specialist | Master Inventory & Showroom Readiness

Lithia Motors; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Honda of Ames, part of Lithia Motors, seeks an Automotive Lot Manager to oversee lot inventory, prepare vehicles for delivery, and maintain showroom displays. The role involves coordinating with the sales team, ensuring clean, ready vehicles, and handling daily operational tasks in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of automotive or retail experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent customer

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in automotive, retail, inventory, or a related customer-facing environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a variety of vehicles.
• Experience organizing inventory, vehicles, or merchandise in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, including vehicle readiness, lot organization, and customer needs.
• Experience working across teams to complete daily operational tasks.
• Ability to order supplies and coordinate basic equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors and remain active throughout the workday.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle inventory and lot organization, including vehicle placement, dealership signage, banners, and surrounding lot areas.
• Prepare vehicles for customer delivery, ensuring vehicles are clean, organized, and ready at the scheduled delivery time.
• Maintain the showroom and vehicle displays, including showroom vehicles, signage, banners, and marketing materials.
• Assist customers on the lot and help address questions or concerns during the vehicle-buying process.
• Monitor the customer experience on the lot and coordinate with the sales team when customers need assistance.
• Order supplies and coordinate maintenance of equipment used by the team.
• Complete additional lot and dealership duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Inventory coordination

Multi-priority coordination

Team collaboration

Outdoor work

Customer-facing experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Honda of Ames, part of Lithia Motors, seeks an Automotive Lot Manager to oversee lot inventory, prepare vehicles for delivery, and maintain showroom displays. The role involves coordinating with the sales team, ensuring clean, ready vehicles, and handling daily operational tasks in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of automotive or retail experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent customer