Toyota Lot Manager

For more than 70 years, Walser Automotive Group has put people first: our customers, our employees, and our communities. As a family-owned, family-run company, we've grown to 29 dealerships representing 26 brands across Minnesota, Kansas, and Illinois. Walser Toyota has served the Twin Cities for more than 60 years and is the #1 volume Toyota dealership in the Upper Midwest — a ten-state region — three years running. With over a thousand new and pre-owned vehicles on the ground at any given time, the lot isn't a side function here. It's the operation. A portion of every vehicle sold and serviced supports the Walser Foundation, investing in schools, nonprofits, and workforce programs in our communities.

Keep the dealership lot organized, presentable, and accurately merchandised at high inventory volume Inspect new vehicles arriving on transport for damage; report transport and lot damage and arrange repairs Maintain detail supplies inventory Coordinate vehicle movement and staging so sales and service teams can find what they need, when they need it Adjust staging and priorities as inventory, weather, and sales demand shift Leading Your Team Interview and hire in partnership with the Recruiting Department Train staff on company policy and Walser service processes, and hold the standard Manage schedules, pay rates, hours, and time off Coach and monitor performance; deliver annual reviews with real, useful feedback Handle disciplinary action and PIPs when needed; complete terminations with HR approval Appraise productivity and recommend promotions and status changes Address employee relations issues and escalate to HR when appropriate Support your team's career development, lead by example, and advocate for your people Communicate company news and support compliance and company initiatives Uphold Walser's Core Values: Do The Right Thing, Lead By Example, Display Positive Energy, Be Open Minded. What You Bring At least 18 years of age Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment — retail, grocery, restaurant, warehouse, or distribution Comfortable shifting priorities mid-day and making decisions without perfect information Ability to keep a team organized and steady through peak periods Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment Helpful, not required: prior supervisory or keyholder experience, or exposure to dealership operations and DMS systems. What the Job Is Actually Like This is primarily outdoor work, year-round, in Minnesota weather. Expect walking, standing, bending, and moving vehicles for most of your shift. Volume is high and the day rarely goes exactly as planned. Safety eyewear is required at all times in dealership service departments.