LOT / VEHICLE PREP

LOT/ VEHICLE PREP assists sales and marketing departments in maintaining the new and used car online inventory by taking pictures and uploading cars to the website. Double-checking the work from our detail department to assure cars are ready for the lot. Also by keeping the lot clear of trash and debris, transporting vehicles to appropriate departments for service and inventory control.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licenses

Driver's License

Other

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.

Professional personal appearance.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

Surroundings

move throughout the company facility for most of the shift.

spend time outdoors in the weather and elements.

spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.

Sitting

on a regular basis

Standing

for prolonged periods

Walking

for prolonged periods

Bending, twisting and/or stooping

for prolonged periods

Kneeling and/or Squatting

for prolonged periods

Lifting

over 50 lbs

on a regular basis

Reaching and/or lifting overhead

on a regular basis

Climbing

stairs

Repetitive hand/finger movement

for prolonged periods

Grasping/grabbing with hands

for prolonged periods

Pushing and Pulling

prolonged periods

Expectations

General Expectations

Must be ableo to follow instructions and communicated effectively both orally and in writing.

Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.

Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.

Follow lawful directions from supervisors.

Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.

Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.

Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

Job-Specific Expectations

Walk lot first thing in the morning to ensure lot is clean and attractive to customers. Pick up trash move cars if necessary.

Clean photo booth daily to ensure the highest quality photos are taken.

Take pictures and Merchandise pictures on inventory editing system.

Spot test at lest 5 vehicles per month and grade them according to Capital City Nissan's Scale. Have a meeting with Used car manager and Detail manager once per month to review findings.

Some high end detail work. Touch up, buffing, smoke removal. Maybe a delivery sometimes.

Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under direction of Sales/Marketing to ensure that the lot is attractive to potential buyers.

Work with service manager and advisors to make sure all vehicle have been through our used car inspection and all SOP parts have been installed

Responsible for adding and maintaining key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles

Drives vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to other vendors as requested.

May pick up or deliver customers as requested using dealership vehicles.

Assist Sales and Service Staff in moving vehicles to ensure efficient dealership operations.

Keep the appearance of the dealership lot up to company standards. (trash picked up, cars parked in proper places, weeds sprayed, gas cut, cars taken back to detail if they need re-cleaned.)