Sales Porter

Mercedes-Benz of Thousand Oaks, a premier dealership located in Thousand Oaks, California, is part of the Swickard Auto Group, recognized as one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the United States. Founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, Oregon, the Swickard Auto Group has established itself as a leader in luxury and highline vehicle brands, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, and Land Rover. The group prides itself on offering an exceptional customer experience built around hospitality, making the car buying and servicing experience less stressful and more enjoyable for clients. Swickard is a team-oriented company that values diversity, inclusion, and the growth of its employees.

Mercedes-Benz of Thousand Oaks operates with a hospitality standard that matches the prestige of the brands it represents, and it seeks individuals who can contribute to this high standard as part of its team. The Sales Porter role is crucial in creating the first and last impression for customers visiting the dealership as porters are the visible face of the organization. This full-time position is an excellent entry point into the automotive industry, offering hands-on, active work that directly impacts the customer experience. It involves ensuring vehicles are well-organized, pristinely maintained, and that the sales team operates efficiently. The role also serves as a stepping stone for career advancement within the dealership and the broader automotive industry, with the company providing ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.

As a Sales Porter at Mercedes-Benz of Thousand Oaks, your responsibilities include moving and staging vehicles on the lot to optimize presentation, delivering vehicles to and from various departments like service and detail, maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the dealership lot, and assisting with vehicle inventory management. You will shuttle customers and vehicles to offsite locations when needed and support general upkeep of the lot and facilities. The company values dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and a reliable work ethic in its porters. Comfort with driving a wide variety of vehicles, including those with manual transmissions, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are essential for success in this role.

This role does not require prior automotive experience but does require a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Previous experience as a porter, valet, or lot attendant and familiarity with luxury vehicles is preferred but not mandatory. Mercedes-Benz of Thousand Oaks, through its affiliation with Swickard Auto Group, offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, optional disability coverage, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Working at Swickard is more than just a job; it's a chance to grow into leadership roles and develop professionally within a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment.