About this opportunity
Walser Automotive Group lists this Kia Lot Manager opportunity in wayzata, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Walser
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 Kia sits on Wayzata Boulevard in Minnetonka, serving Wayzata, Plymouth, and the western suburbs. It's a team doing things the Walser way: upfront pricing, one dedicated specialist, no runaround.
A portion of every vehicle sold and serviced supports the Walser Foundation, investing in schools, nonprofits, and workforce programs in our communities.
The Role
You own the lot. Every vehicle that arrives, moves, gets staged, or leaves Walser Kia passes through your process — and you lead the team that makes it happen.
The lot is the first thing a customer sees. How it looks and how it runs is a direct read on how the store runs, and that's on you.
This is a hands-on management job. You'll be outside with your team, and you'll also be the person accountable for accurate inventory records, clean transport damage reporting, and a department that shows up and performs.
No automotive background required. If you've led a team and kept a physical operation organized — retail, grocery, restaurant, warehouse, grounds, distribution — the dealership piece is teachable. What we can't teach is the instinct for keeping things moving when the plan changes.
Compensation: $20–$23 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
What You'll Do
Lot & Vehicle Operations
Keep the dealership lot organized, presentable, and accurately merchandised
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
Keep the lot's daily processes running and adjust them as volume shifts
Inventory & Administration
Enter vehicles into the DMS and keep records accurate
Scan and file invoices for all new vehicles
Process dealer trade paperwork
Enter price changes, audit sales and RDRs
Build packets and assign stock numbers for incoming vehicles
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 keeping a physical operation organized — retail, restaurant, warehouse, grounds, or similar
Comfortable making decisions and adjusting when the day doesn't go as planned
Ability to keep a team organized and steady through busy stretches
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. The day rarely goes exactly as planned. Safety eyewear is required at all times in dealership service departments.
What's In It For You
Paid Time Off (PTO) — time to relax, spend with family, or take personal time away
Career growth and advancement — we promote from within, with clear career paths and mentorship
Comprehensive health benefits — Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, and vision, plus HSA and FSA options and additional wellness benefits
Life insurance and 401(k) with employer match — company-paid life insurance and a matched retirement program
Fertility and adoption assistance — up to $10,000 in financial assistance
Employee discounts across products and services
Employee Resource Groups — Women of Walser, Drive with Pride, Asian Hmong Alliance, and Veterans at Walser
Community involvement — volunteer through the Walser Foundation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — support for personal and professional challenges
Referral Program — earn bonuses for referring talented candidates
Apply today and take ownership of the lot at Walser Kia.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Walser Automotive Group is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.
Worksite address
wayzata, MN, 55391, US
Who can apply
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