Dealership Lot Manager

Ford of Cookeville is looking for a Lot Manager to lead our lot operations team. If you're organized, hands-on, and like keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be a great fit.

As Lot Manager, you'll oversee our lot attendants, keep our inventory organized and secure, and make sure vehicles move efficiently between the lot, sales, and service. This is a full-time, salaried position with real ownership over how our lot operates day to day.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership

• Supervise, schedule, and train lot attendants
• Assign daily tasks and set priorities based on sales floor and service department needs
• Serve as the point of contact for lot-related issues during your shift

Lot & Inventory Management

• Maintain an organized, orderly lot layout that maximizes visibility and accessibility of vehicles
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical inventory and system records
• Ensure all vehicles are secure, keys are accounted for, and lot access is controlled
• Keep the lot and vehicles clean, staged, and presentation-ready

Keybox & Key Control

• Add new inventory to the electronic keybox system upon vehicle arrival
• Assign and label keys correctly, ensuring every vehicle has an accurate keybox entry
• Remove keybox entries for sold or transferred vehicles in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and report keybox system issues as needed
• Maintain overall key control accuracy across the lot

Cross-Department Support

• Coordinate with sales management to prioritize vehicle moves for test drives, deliveries, and photography
• Support the service department with vehicle staging for drop-off and pickup
• Assist with new vehicle receiving, including offloading, inspection, and initial lot placement
• Prepare vehicles for delivery, including final lot checks before handoff to customers

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safe vehicle-handling practices on the lot
• Monitor for and report lot hazards, damage, or maintenance needs (lighting, pavement, fencing)
• Maintain accurate records of key control and vehicle movement logs

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in dealership operations, lot attendant work, or inventory management highly preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift and move objects and stay on your feet for extended periods, in all weather conditions
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with inventory software
• Reliable and dependable, with the ability to work a consistent full-time schedule

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $50,000