Sales Porter

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Full-time | Jumpstart your career in the auto industry!

Mercedes-Benz of Thousand Oaks is part of Swickard Auto Group, one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the US. We hold ourselves to a hospitality standard that matches the brands we represent — and our porters are a visible, important part of that experience.

As a Sales Porter, you’re often the first and last person a customer sees. You keep our lot organized, our vehicles pristine, and our sales team moving efficiently. It’s active, hands-on work that directly shapes the customer experience.

What You’ll Do

• Move, stage, and organize new and pre-owned vehicles on the lot to maximize presentation and visibility

• Deliver vehicles to and from service, detail, and reconditioning

• Keep the lot clean, orderly, and guest-ready at all times

• Pull vehicles for customer test drives and deliveries to support the sales team

• Fuel vehicles as needed and help maintain accurate lot inventory records

• Shuttle customers and vehicles to offsite locations when required

• Support general lot and facility upkeep

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Comfortable driving a wide variety of vehicles, including manual transmissions

• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing the job right

• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Sharp eye for detail — you notice when something on the lot looks off

Preferred

• Prior experience as a porter, valet, lot attendant, or in a dealership environment

• Familiarity with luxury or highline vehicles

Who Thrives in This Role

Our best porters are dependable, take pride in their environment, and enjoy being part of a team. You don’t need automotive experience to start — you need a good attitude, a clean license, and the drive to show up and do excellent work. We’ll teach you the rest.

This role is also a genuine entry point into the automotive industry. Many of our sales and service team members started exactly where you’d be starting.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Sitting: Ability to sit for long periods, especially during computer work or sales presentations.
• Reaching and Bending: Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping to access vehicles and dealership equipment.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items, such as paperwork, vehicle accessories, or promotional materials.
• Driving: Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive various types of vehicles.
• Fine Motor Skills: Dexterity to operate computer keyboards, phones, and other office equipment.

Benefits of Working at Swickard

• Career Path –Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

Competitive benefits package

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!?
• Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
• We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?