Porter Manager

Bill Jacobs BMW; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Life insurance

Paid time off

Legal benefits

Employee discounts on vehicles, parts,

Identity protection

Leadership development and paid培训

Paid holidays

Physician Assistance Program

Health Coach access

Job summary

Bill Jacobs Motorsport Holdings, Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a Porter Manager to lead the service drive and porter operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a professional customer experience.

You will oversee daily porter activities, coordinate with the Service and Sales teams, and uphold high standards for vehicle prep and cleanliness. You’ll manage staffing, accountability, and training, while driving a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement across store hours and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Team-first attitude with the ability to lead by example and hold others accountable.
• Punctual, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience scheduling team members across multiple shifts and ensuring adequate coverage during store hours and peak business periods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain an organized, efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor porter staff activities, attendance, and productivity. Provide ongoing feedback, recognize performance, and motivate and train team members to reach their full potential.
• Communicate operational concerns, staffing issues, and situations that may disrupt business flow to the Service Manager and Sales Managers.
• Coordinate and oversee porter support for the new and used vehicle departments, ensuring vehicles are prepared and available within expected timeframes.
• Maintain an organized parking lot for inventory vehicles. Ensure vehicles are properly positioned, straightened, and rotated according to Sales Department management instructions.
• Ensure vehicles are washed and maintained according to established quality and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate and assist with snow removal operations, providing direction and oversight to porter staff to maintain safe and accessible areas.
• Support daily staffing and scheduling needs to ensure adequate porter coverage across store hours and peak business periods.
• Promote a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment while ensuring team members follow established procedures and expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational planning

Attendance & productivity

Safety orientation

Customer experience focus

Job description

Description

Porter Manager

Naperville, IL

The Role at a Glance – Bill Jacobs Porter Manager

As a Porter Manager, you will play an essential leadership role in ensuring the service drive and porter operations run efficiently, safely, and professionally. Working closely with the Assistant Service Manager, you will oversee daily porter operations, maintain workflow, and ensure vehicles are handled with care and prepared in a timely manner. You will lead by example, holding team members accountable for attendance, productivity, safety, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor porter staff activities, attendance, and productivity. Provide ongoing feedback, recognize performance, and motivate and train team members to reach their full potential.
• Communicate operational concerns, staffing issues, and situations that may disrupt business flow to the Service Manager and Sales Managers.
• Coordinate and oversee porter support for the new and used vehicle departments, ensuring vehicles are prepared and available within expected timeframes.
• Maintain an organized parking lot for inventory vehicles. Ensure vehicles are properly positioned, straightened, and rotated according to Sales Department management instructions.
• Ensure vehicles are washed and maintained according to established quality and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate and assist with snow removal operations, providing direction and oversight to porter staff to maintain safe and accessible areas.
• Support daily staffing and scheduling needs to ensure adequate porter coverage across store hours and peak business periods.
• Promote a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment while ensuring team members follow established procedures and expectations.

What’s It Like to Work Here?

At Bill Jacobs, we love what we do. We take pride in working together, making meaningful contributions, and fostering a culture where people feel valued. Here, you’re not just a number—you’re part of the family. We believe in growing careers from the inside out, with opportunities to lead, learn, and level up.

What’s In It for YOU?

Our team members enjoy a positive work environment and competitive benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family (BCBSIL PPO plan)
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with Company contributions every pay period
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Legal benefits
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
• Identity protection benefits
• Leadership development and paid training opportunities
• Paid holidays
• A fast-paced, supportive team that celebrates wins and supports growth
• Free access to a Physician Assistance Program
• Free access to a Health Coach for personalized health and wellness support

About Us

The Bill Jacobs organization is one of the most respected dealership groups in the Midwest. With locations in Naperville and Hinsdale, we proudly represent BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Jaguar, and Land Rover, as well as our all-electric dealership, Current Automotive. We believe the cars bring you in—but the experience brings you back.

Our RISE Core Values Guide Everything We Do

• R – Respect: We own our actions and our outcomes.
• I – Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one’s looking.
• S – Social Responsibility: We give back to our community.
• E – Excellence: We push boundaries and strive for better.

Requirements

Job Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves

• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Team-first attitude with the ability to lead by example and hold others accountable.
• Punctual, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience scheduling team members across multiple shifts and ensuring adequate coverage during store hours and peak business periods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain an organized, efficient operation.

Nice-to-haves

• 1–2 years of dealership or automotive experience.
• Prior experience leading or coordinating a team.
• Familiarity with service drive, vehicle inventory, or lot operations.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus.