Automotive Showroom Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Gateway Classic Cars Team

At Gateway Classic Cars, we help automotive enthusiasts buy and sell the collector vehicles they've always dreamed of owning. As the world's largest classic car sales company, our showrooms are home to thousands of classic, muscle, exotic, and specialty vehicles.

First impressions matter.

As an Automotive Showroom Assistant , you'll help ensure every vehicle and every showroom is presented at its very best. From photographing newly arrived inventory to preparing vehicles for customers and maintaining a clean, organized showroom, your work helps create an outstanding experience both online and in person.

If you enjoy staying active, take pride in your work, and appreciate seeing the results of your efforts every day, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

This is more than a maintenance or cleaning position.

You'll help showcase some of the most unique collector vehicles in the country while supporting every area of the showroom. One moment you may be photographing a newly arrived classic Mustang. Later, you may be preparing a vehicle for shipping, helping organize the showroom, assisting a customer, or making sure every vehicle is presentation ready for the next visitor.

Your work plays an important role in how customers experience Gateway, whether they're walking through the showroom or viewing vehicles online.

What You'll Do

Showcase Our Inventory

• Photograph, edit, and upload vehicle photos.
• Capture and upload vehicle videos.
• Help present each vehicle professionally for online listings.
• Assist with inventory organization and vehicle presentation.

Maintain the Showroom

• Help keep the showroom, office, and customer areas clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Dust vehicles and maintain showroom presentation.
• Sweep, mop, empty trash, and maintain restroom cleanliness.
• Help maintain the outside appearance of the property, including sidewalks, parking areas, and windows.

Prepare Vehicles

• Charge and maintain vehicle batteries.
• Air up tires and prepare vehicles for transport.
• Assist with basic vehicle presentation before customer appointments and shipping.
• Help keep vehicle keys organized and secure.

Support the Team

• Welcome customers and provide friendly customer service.
• Assist coworkers wherever needed to help keep the showroom running smoothly.
• Support Gateway events, including Caffeine and Chrome and community car shows.
• Occasionally assist with training or provide support to other Gateway showrooms.

What We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and looking their best.
• Enjoy staying busy and working on a variety of tasks throughout the day.
• Notice details that others often overlook.
• Like working with your hands and seeing the results of your work.
• Enjoy being part of a team and helping wherever needed.
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Appreciate working around collector vehicles and learning more about them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic automotive knowledge required.
• Ability to safely drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles is preferred.

• Ability to lift and move equipment and materials as needed. 
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work around incredible collector vehicles every day.
• Help showcase vehicles that enthusiasts across the country will see online.
• Be part of a team that values professionalism, quality, and customer service.
• Every day brings different vehicles and different opportunities to learn.
• Join an established company.

Compensation

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with annual earnings of approximately $34,000-42,000 , based on scheduled hours.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• HSA Qualified Medical Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Training

Ready to Apply?

If you enjoy working around amazing vehicles, take pride in creating a great first impression, and want to be part of a team that helps showcase some of the country's most unique collector cars, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through the Gateway Classic Cars Careers page.

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.