Porter/Valet Manager

Kowalis Motor Car Inc; Merrillville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

401k with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Kowalis Auto Group is seeking a Porters/Valets Manager to lead the service and showroom porter team in Merrillville, IN. The role emphasizes high-end customer experience and operational efficiency, ensuring timely task completion and a professional image.

Candidates should have automotive management experience, a valid drivers license, and the ability to train and schedule staff across Monday through Saturday, reflecting the dealerships commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Management experience in automotive industry
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Professional, clean appearance and demeanor
• 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

Leadership

Customer service

Initiative

Computer literacy

Communication

Time management

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.