Porter/Valet Manager

Kowalis Lexus of Merrillville; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

401k with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Kowalis Lexus of Merrillville is seeking a hands-on Manager to oversee the porter/valet team and coordinate with other departments to ensure top-tier customer service. This role requires leadership, discretion, and a strong focus on timely operations.

The ideal candidate brings automotive industry management experience, a valid driver's license, and a polished, professional appearance. Daily tasks include staffing, training, scheduling, and ensuring deadlines are met across shifts Monday through

Qualifications

• Management experience in automotive industry.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work every single day.
• Professional, clean appearance and demeanor.
• Able to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Computer-literate.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities and meet deadlines easily.
• Detailed follow up skills.
• Dedicated in job responsibilities, career, business growth and daily development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the porters/valets
• Hire porters/valets
• Assign tasks to porters/valets
• Work with other department heads the needs of porters/valets
• Train newly hired porters/valets
• Schedule porters/valets to cover hours open Monday - Saturday

Skills

Management experience in automotive

Valid driver's license

Excellent customer service

Reliable transportation

Professional appearance

Drive automatic and manual

Initiative

Computer-literate

Meet deadlines

Detailed follow up

Career development

Job description

The Kowalis family opened the doors of its first dealership in the 1970's and so began their mission to make the car shopping process easier. From the Service Department to the Showroom, the Kowalis family simplified every process and created a high-end customer experience. In fact, it's dedication to world-class service that makes Kowalis Auto Group a positive place to shop and to work. We have a high employee retention rate and many of our employees have been here for decades. We believe that when you treat people right, those good works come full circle.

Today, Kowalis Auto Group is still owned and operated by the Kowalis family and 100 percent customer satisfaction is still a #1 priority.

Responsibilities

• Manage the porters/valets
• Hire porters/valets
• Assign tasks to porters/valets
• Work with other department heads the needs of porters/valets
• Train newly hired porters/valets
• Schedule porters/valets to cover hours open Monday - Saturday

Qualifications

• Management experience in automotive industry
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Excellent customer service skills
• Reliable transportation to and from work every single day
• Professional, clean appearance and demeanor
• Able to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles
• Willingness to take initiative
• Computer-literate
• Ability to perform job responsibilities and meet deadlines easily
• Detailed follow up skills
• Dedicated in job responsibilities, career, business growth and daily development

Benefits (Full Time)

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k with match
• Paid vacation

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.