Automotive Lot Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team:

Fred Anderson Subaru of Asheville, North Carolina is looking for an energetic, highly organized, and detail-oriented Lot Manager to oversee and maintain our dealership's vehicle inventory and lot operations.

The Lot Manager will lead the lot management strategy, supervising the receipt and inspection of new shipments, ensuring all accessories are accounted for, and optimizing vehicle arrangement for maximum space and curb appeal. They will manage the vehicle intake process, ensure all inventory is photographed and parked in designated areas, and provide seamless support to the sales team and upper management.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday.

What we have to offer:

• A culture of caring, belonging, and respect for everyone

• Managers that people want to work with

• Career growth and advancement

• Leadership development, innovative training, and learning systems

• Competitive compensation plans

• 401k retirement plans with company match

• Comprehensive health benefits packages, including telehealth and behavioral health services

• Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave

• Paid employee referral program

• Recognition and bonus programs

• Paid time off, bereavement, and vacation benefits

• Employee discounts on parts, service, vehicle purchases, and local entertainment

What we are looking for:

• Individuals with strong leadership skills and a friendly, outgoing personality

• Possess excellent communication, delegation, and organizational skills

• Prior experience in dealership lot operations, inventory management, or a similar supervisory role is highly preferred

• Proficient with driving manual and automatic transmission vehicles

• Ability to learn and implement new software for inventory management

• Managing Lot Operations: Overseeing the lot to ensure it is organized, clean, and free from trash, litter, and debris

• Inventory Display: Strategically arranging and parking vehicles, ensuring the most marketable vehicles are put on display first and empty spaces are immediately replaced with new inventory

• Digital Merchandising: Managing the vehicle photography process and using software to build accurate vehicle descriptions to market new and used vehicles

• Quality Control: Guaranteeing dealership license plate frames are affixed, checking that new vehicles display factory and addendum stickers alongside the selling price, and overseeing key management systems

• Team Collaboration: Assisting the sales team as needed and proactively informing upper management of issues as they arise

• Complying with and enforcing all company policies and procedures

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record is required

• Other duties as assigned by management

Why Automotive:

• Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and training to get you where you want to be.

• Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communities.

• Technology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.

Why Automotive:

Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and training to get you where you want to be.

Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communities

Technology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.