Sales Porter

Location: Dealership - Costa Mesa, CA.

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Compensation: $17.00–$19.50 per hour (non-exempt, hourly; based on experience and qualifications)

Company: Optima Dealer Services, Inc.

Optima Dealer Services, Inc. provides professional staffing and operational support to luxury automotive dealerships throughout California. We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and fostering a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace.

The Sales Porter supports the dealership’s Sales Department by managing vehicle flow, maintaining inventory presentation, and assisting with customer-facing vehicle coordination. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands‑on experience in automotive dealership operations while supporting a high‑performing sales environment.

Hands‑On

Experience:

Work with luxury and late‑model vehicles

Active Role: Physically engaging work environment

Skill Development: Exposure to sales operations, inventory handling, and vehicle preparation

Growth Opportunities: Advancement paths within sales support and dealership operations

Professional Team Culture: Safety‑focused, respectful, and performance‑driven

Vehicle Preparation: Clean, fuel, and stage vehicles to ensure they are ready for display, customer viewings, and test drives.

Guest Support: Assist customers with vehicle pick‑ups, deliveries, and general, non‑sales inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.

Lot Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales lot to support safety and presentation standards.

Team Support: Safely move vehicles for test drives, sales staging, and deliveries, as assigned.

Inventory Check‑Ins: Receive and inspect incoming inventory, noting visible damage and confirming vehicles meet dealership standards.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform other job‑related duties consistent with the Sales Porter role in support of dealership operations, as assigned by management.

Valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Ability to safely operate automatic vehicles (manual transmission preferred but not required)

Driving responsibilities are assigned based on role level and operational needs

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team

Professional demeanor when interacting with customers and dealership staff

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Ability to perform repetitive motions related to vehicle movement and preparation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.

Competitive hourly pay within the stated range

Paid sick leave in accordance with California law

Health benefits eligibility (based on employment status and hours worked)

Vacation benefits for eligible full‑time employees

Training and advancement opportunities

Optima Dealer Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.