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Car People is a great place for Automotive Experienced People to Confidentially find new Automotive Jobs in Oregon, Washington & Idaho. We are a friendly,
 confidential and free staffing service for applicants. We make it easy to search for new Automotive Management or Staff positions in Service, Office, Sales, 
Parts and Collision Departments. Please Email us your resume to careers@autojobsonline.com and fill out our Application. All Charges are Paid by the Employer. 

We aren't able to immediately call everyone who has filled out our online application and/or emailed us a resume. If  you are automotive experienced 
we will make a file with your information and watch to see if we can help you. Thanks for contacting us, we appreciate it. Wade & Heidi. 



AUTOMOTIVE JOB OPENINGS 

Confidentiality is Priority    Please Choose a Section For Job Listings     Most of our Job Openings are in the Portland Vancouver Metro Area including all suburbs from Gresham to Hillsboro, Wilsonville, and all points inbetween.     The Automotive Business has been dramatically affected by the Great Recession but there are still 2.3 million people in the Portland Vancouver Metro Area with a majority needing to purchase or service a vehicle.

GM   GSM   SALES MANAGER   FINANCE   INTERNET   

 

CONTROLLER   OFFICE MGR    ACCOUNTING   TITLES   CONTRACTS  OFFICE


 SERVICE MGR   ADVISOR   PARTS MGR   PARTS COUNTER   BODY SHOP MANAGEMENT
& STAFF 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER | GENERAL SALES MANAGER | SALES MANAGER |FINANCE MANAGER | FIXED OPS DIRECTOR |SERVICE MANAGER |   ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER | SERVICE ADVISOR |SERVICE WRITER | EXPRESS ADVISOR | WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR | SERVICE CASHIER | TECH | CONTROLLER | OFFICE MANAGER | ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER | PAYROLL | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | HUMAN RESOURCES | ACCOUNTING | TITLE ADMIN | CONTRACT ADMIN | RECEPTIONIST |  |PARTS MANAGER | ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER | PART COUNTER |BODY SHOP MANAGER | ESTIMATOR | BODY TECH | PAINTER | BODY SHOP OFFICE MANAGER | BODY SHOP ACCOUNTING | PLUS MANY MORE POSITIONS

 

 

 

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SALES MGMNT/ FINANCE:                                              

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WADE GEFRE Career Coach / Pres. / Owner, 24th Year

Wade is 55 and a graduate of Western Washington University with a Degree in Business & Economics

He and his wife, a College & High School Math Teacher are raising two boys

Wade coaches youth Baseball in West Linn

Car People is not a franchise. We are a locally owned business with one owner

 


WADE'S LIST

 

 GM / GSM / SALES MGR / F&I / INTERNET OPENINGS 

Recent Automotive Dealership Experienced Required

 

The Majority of our Job Openings are in Fixed Operations and the Office
Variable
placements are more difficult and challenging for us.   


Email your resume to: wade@autojobsonline.com If you have emailed it and wonder if we have 
received it I can tell you our email works great and we appreciate you sending it to us.

Thank you!

 

 

SA11329 FINANCE MANAGER 

Domestic Dealership in search of a Finance Manager who has a solid work history of good numbers with references pointing to clean deals and high customer service promoting repeat business. This is a long term employment opportunity with a Dealer who is looking for an important team member to join his organization and stick. This dealership has a history of promoting from within rewarding good people with a career opportunity.  Compensation based on experience.

 

SA11287 GSM / GENERAL SALES MANAGER  On Hold

General Manager starting a search for a new GSM who is "hands-on" all day / every day. That's the market we have been in for the last 20 months. If you are more of a "Manager who Delegates" this isn't the spot for you. This job will require a person with an entrepreneurial approach to the business. Run the sales department like it is your own small business. You will need to be open to greeting customers when needed, close and desk deals full time side by side with the Sales Manager, work with Finance to get a deal bought if needed, help hire, train and supervise the Sales force and more. Compensation in the $120 range to start. 

 

SA11260 SALES MANAGER  Relocate out of Portland / Vancouver Area 

Smaller Dealership currently selling in the 45 to 50 unit a month with volume growing quickly. Ownership has the financial resources to grow, just looking for the right individual to put in place but can't start out with a pay plan that doesn't make sense. This is a growth opportunity possibly for a good up-and-comer. The local economy is strong at this location with a lot of high paying government employment and stimulus money resulting in secure consumers spending money. Compensation will start at $4000 to $7000 a month with upward potential. Good aggressive GM / GSM from the Portland Market we placed there in search of a Sales Manager to help him take it to the next level. 

 

SA11215 FINANCE MANAGER Filled

Luxury Dealership in search of a Finance Manager with the unique skill set to work with Luxury Vehicle clients who are mostly educated individuals, business people, etc. People that have a more in-depth knowledge of finance and payments than the average person. If you have the ability to communicate successfully with these types of customers and can produce good numbers in a full disclosure, non-confrontational manner this job may be for you. This dealership has a history of promoting from within rewarding good people with a career opportunity.  Compensation based on experience.

 

SA11224 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER On Hold

New car dealership with two unique car lines in search of an Information Technology Manager to oversee all aspects of technology at their dealership. Ideal applicant will have a good understanding of how to run a business as well as have IT skills and experience. Automotive Dealership Website marketing and design proficiency is a big plus. This opening is with a dealership that is a long term customer of ours who have many people employed that we have placed over the last 15 years. Compensation based on experience.

 

 

COMMENT FROM A PLACED SALES MANAGER

"Working with Wade was just so smooth and easy. He really worked hard for me. He just did a great job."

Confidential Candidate

HIGH PROFILE IMPORT DEALERSHIP

 

 

SA11208 SALES MANAGER Filled

Dealer Principal in search of a new Sales Manager. Looking for what everyone wants in a Sales Manager. Bring in a lot of energy, apply the fundamentals of the business daily to the Sales Department including daily training and working closely with the sales force. (The fun part of the business.) If you view this part as the fun part then you are the type of person this Dealer is looking for. This is a good dealership with the Dealer Principal there every day and involved in the business. Compensation in the $70 to $90k range to start currently during the Great Recession.  

 

Please contact Wade at (503) 639-1266, fill out our online application and 

Email your resume to careers@autojobsonline.com or fax to (503) 639-0210.


SA11166 FINANCE MANAGER A Top Position in our Market / Filled

Must have experience in a high quality, customer service oriented dealership that does extremely clean deals. The clientele is educated and very smart which will require a high level of disclosure selling from a Finance Manager who is well spoken, well dressed and professional. The GM is going to be very particular who he will let in the Finance office to talk with his customers. The General Manager will only interview experienced new car dealership Finance Managers with a stable work history and positive references from former General Managers or Dealer Principals. Compensation up to $80k to $100k plus range annually.

 

If you are calling or emailing us we'd like to thank you for contacting Car People. 

We would like to respond personally to each of you, our customers, but aren't able to at this time.

We are experiencing a High Volume of Applicants due to the downturn in the economy and it's impact on 

the Car Business. Please email your resume and we will watch to see if we can help you.  Hopefully the 

economy will right itself soon and everyone can get back to work. Thank you, Wade Gefre 

 

SA10915 FINANCE DIRECTOR Filled. 

Top Tier 1 Dealership in search of a new Finance Director. This store has a first class management team that needs just one more piece of the puzzle. If you have Finance Director experience or are a top Finance Manager who has worked in a high volume store, has a stable work history with good references this is may be an opportunity for you. Compensation will be based on experience but this dealership doesn't have a problem compensating at above market.    

 

 

 

COMMENT FROM A PLACED CUSTOMER

"Car People, Inc is a first class organization. You did a fantastic job for me. The Dealership you placed me at had already 
been interviewing people for my position and you got me in and right to the General Manager. Thank you."

Mr. Bill Davidson, Pre-Owned Manager

DON RASMUSSEN BMW

 

 

SA10911 FINANCE MANAGER  Filled.

Premium car line dealership confidentially in search of a new Finance Manager. It's a lower volume higher priced sales situation. If you have experience with that environment this General Manager would like to interview you. The criteria given for this search assignment is job stability, very good references and someone with integrity to work with a more special type of customer. Compensation will be based on experience.   

 

 

 

Call Wade Gefre at (503) 639-1266, fill out our online application and email your resume
 to wade@autojobsonline.com or fax to (503) 639-0210.

 

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POSITIONS FILLED:

 

SA1044 GENERAL MANAGER / GSM  Filled

Young Dealer, who is not in a hurry, in search of a high energy GSM that is ready to be a GM for the first time to oversee his luxury dealership.  Non-Portland area location but a strong economy and great city to live in. The dealership is next to a high volume Import store owned by the same auto group. What this owner is looking for is someone who is "hands-on" to take charge and get the numbers rolling. Have a pride-of-ownership mentality with the energy to do what it takes to close a deal, talk to a customer, manage the staff, etc. Compensation in the six figure range for the right person. The Dealer is looking for job stability and good references in applicants for consideration. 

 

SA10738 FINANCE MANAGER Filled.

General Manager ready to hire a Finance Manager but his search criteria is narrow. He is looking for a Finance Manager with a stable work history showing just a few jobs in the last 10 to 15 years. Customer Service is the first priority.  This is a good dealership with a popular car line in it's segment but it is moderate volume. Compensation in the $70k to $100k range. 

 

SA10810 INTERNET MANAGER Filled.

Premium brand dealership in the market for an experience Internet Manager. The job description will be to build a new Internet Department in addition to fill in Finance Manager a couple of days a week and Desk some pre-owned deals. This opening is due to an internal promotion that is common for this company. The General Manager is looking for some fresh ideas due to a rising popularity and soon to be market share gain of the car line. Compensation will be up to $100k with a realistic pay plan. 

 

SA10832 SALES MANAGER Beautiful New Dealership. Filled.

General Manager in search of a Sales Manager that's a fit with his talented GSM. If you are the kind of Sales Manager who knows how to make profitable car deals, has a lot of energy, knows all of the lenders, is thorough with his/her deals and takes them to Finance with everything complete you are a fit with this dealership. Anything short of this skill set just won't fly with this GM and GSM. Compensation in the $100k plus range.

 

SA10445 - PRE-OWNED SALES MANAGER / TOP LUXURY STORE  Filled.  

Excellent opportunity for a polished Pre-Owed / Used Car Manager with an impressive work history and positive references. This dealership is one of our favorites to have job openings to offer our applicants customers. We have enjoyed a long term relationship with this organization and have quite a few long term people employed there we have placed. It's a company that values all of their staff and any level and believes in promoting from within.  Compensation in the $120k range. Please contact Wade Gefre.

 

SA9429 GENERAL MANAGER / GSM  Filled.

Rural Domestic Dealership

Dealership in search of a high quality General Manager / GSM that has the ability to run a store with minimal supervision and produce positive results.  Past experience in a rural store needed.  Excellent product line with a full compliment of cars, trucks, suv's, vans, etc. .  Compensation in the $100k to $200k depending on performance. Call Wade Gefre at (503) 639-1266, fill out our online application and  email your resume to careers@autojobsonline.com or fax to (503) 639-0210.

 

BUY-IN PARTNER  Filled

New store / point.  Dealer Principal in search of a buy-in partner. Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.  Call Wade Gefre at (503) 639-1266.

 

 

Please call Wade Gefre at (503) 639-1266,  email your resume to 

careers@autojobsonline.com or fax it to (503) 639-0210

 

 

End of Sales / Finance Openings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION:                                            

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Heidi Nelson 

Employment Counselor / Career Coach / 17th Year

Heidi is a University of Oregon graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology

She is from the Portland Metro Area. Heidi is married to a great guy and has a wonderful little boy.

 

 

Please Fill out our Online Application and 

Email your Resume to heidi@autojobsonline.com or fax to (503) 639-0210

Please convert an Adobe PDF into a Word Doc or Copy & Paste your resume into the body of an Email

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HEIDI'S LIST

 

OFFICE  & ACCOUNTING  OPENINGS 

Management and Staff

Please scroll down to view all open positions.

 

We have placed customers throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho with most jobs in these cities:

 

Portland / Vancouver / Milwaukie / Gladstone / Oregon City / Gresham / Sandy /  Beaverton  

Hillsboro / Forest Grove / McMinnville / Newberg / Wilsonville / Salem / Corvallis / AlbanyEugene

Medford / Roseburg / Bend / Hood River / The Dalles / Redmond and the Oregon Coast   

 

 


SA TEMPORARY OPENINGS

We often have a variety of Temporary Job Openings from Receptionist, Titles, Contracts, A/P, A/R, Payroll, to Office Manager. 50% of the time our Temp results in a permanent job offer. If you have Automotive Office Experience and looking to work on a Temporary basis please fill out out Online Application and Email us your Resume. Thanks. 

 

SA11313 TITLE CLERK 

Controller  in search of an experienced dealership Title Clerk. Processing a high volume of Titles per month. Very good Auto Group with nice new offices to work in. Compensation up to $16 an hour. 

 

Please limit your "CHECKING TO SEE WHAT WE HAVE" Calls

We appreciate all of our customers but we can't handle all of those calls. We have downsized eliminating our 
receptionist position and must stay on task setting interviews with opportunities we have in progress

PLEASE USE YOUR FIRST &  LAST NAME WHEN CALLING. THANKS

PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE A CURRENT APPLICANT "CHECKING IN" TO SEE IF WE HAVE ANYTHING YET

 

SA11325 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER / ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Controller looking for Automotive experienced Accounting Assistant with in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Manage Flooring, some Accounts Payable, create different Accounting Reports and work with Controller on day to day Accounting and Special Projects. Background in heavy Automotive Accounting and Financial Statement. Compensation negotiable depending on experience. This company pays it's employees well.  

 

SA11322 OFFICE MANAGER / Relocate to the Coast

Tier One Import dealership at the coast in search of a new Office Manager. They are an established auto group in their area with a good reputation and repeat business. You will need to be an experienced dealership Office Manager with the ability to produce accurate and timely results. Compensation depending on experience.  

 

SA11316 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER / Relocate out of the Portland Market to a very nice area

Controller / Office Manager in search of an experienced, positive, energetic Assistant Office Manager for Dual Line dealership. These are two leading Import car lines with high customer demand. If you are on top of your game this talented Controller will happily train you and help you advance in your career. Compensation in the $16.50 per hour and up depending on experience.  

 

Comment from a placed Office Manager:

Heidi made me feel as though I was the only applicant she was working with. It felt as though I was very important to her. 
She really listened to not only what kind of a job I was looking for but what kind of a company I wanted to work for.
Heidi only called me with those types of openings and not others I wasn't interested in. 

Michelle Raleigh / Office Manager 

PORTLAND METRO DEALERSHIP

 

 

SA11318 OFFICE MANAGER / Relocate to Montana

Looking for a team player to work with offsite CFO. You will need a background in strong Automotive Accounting and current 21st Century computer skills including Microsoft Excell. The dealership is selling approximately 80 units a month. It's part of a stable automotive group with a good reputation. Compensation in the $55k per year and up depending on experience.  

 

SA11316 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER / Oregon Relocate out of the Portland Market

Looking for a team player to work with offsite CFO. You will need a background in strong Automotive Accounting and current 21st Century computer skills including Microsoft Excell. The dealership is selling approximately 80 units a month. It's part of a stable automotive group with a good reputation. Compensation depending on experience plus full benefits at zero cost for the employee share of coverage. Great dual car line lineup. New stores that provide a very nice work environment. 

SA11331 WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR

Service Director in search of a new Warranty Administrator. This position is with a well capitalized dealership and working for a very nice Service Director who is one of the best in our market. He's a great trainer, motivator and manager. It's confidential at the moment so we can't name a car line but if you are an experienced Warranty Administrator currently looking for a job you should be contacting us. We get new job openings frequently. Compensation in the $14 to $18 an hour depending on experience.  

 

SA11285 CONTROLLER  30 to 60 Day Search

General Manager beginning a search for a new Controller. It will be a 30 to 60 day search. Not in a hurry. Looking for an experienced Controller with a background of working in good dealerships that are well run. Top communication skills a must. A full understanding of the Financial Statement as it pertains to the entire dealership. Current Technical skills with email, internet, texting, etc. needed. Excell and Word proficiency a must as well.  Compensation depends on experience level.  

SA11239 OFFICE MANAGER Not in a hurry
Office Manager opening in a Portland Metro Area dealership. In search of a dealership experienced Office Manager with strong Front End  Car Deal / Finance / Titles abilities combined with ability to hire, train and manage the office staff. Compensation up to $60k a year. 

 

SA11315 GENERAL OFFICE  / VEHICLE ADMINISTRATOR

Entry Level position where the Office Manger is willing to train the right person on additional and new duties. Process dealer trades, stock in vehicles, posting, cutting checks, filing and backing up the Receptionist. Compensation at $12 to $13 an hour. 

 

Comment from a placed Customer:

"Once again, I can't thank you enough for making this happen. You are the reason I am here and I will be 

forever grateful to you. I look forward to us working together again in the very near future. I hope Wade 

knows how lucky he is to have you.  " 

Judy Ford, Human Resource Manager at

LANPHERE ENTERPRISES / BEAVERTON HONDA

 

 

SA11297 ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / BACKUP CASHIER  Relocate / Central Oregon

Office Manager willing to train a good employee. Full time position Monday through Friday with an opportunity to be trained by a pro. Possible advancement opportunities in the coming year.  Compensation up to $10 an hour. 


SA11307 TITLE CLERK 

Office Manager in search of a professional, team player to work in a well established family run dealership. If you have direct dealership Title Clerk experience this could be a good place for you. Compensation depends on experience level.  
  

 

***********  An interview set through Car People will put you at the "Head of the Line"  ***********

My employer customers know I have handpicked you to present. I will review your resume, upgrade it if needed 

and email it along with your references.  I will get you the interview and  be in your corner to help you win the

  position over others. That's my job and I work hard at it for you! I get new job openings, watch multiple websites
 and am constantly working for you. 
I'll get you that job! Th
ank You, Heidi Nelson    

 

 

SA11224 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER On Hold

New car dealership with two unique car lines in search of an Information Technology Manager to oversee all aspects of technology at their dealership. Ideal applicant will have a good understanding of how to run a business as well as have IT skills and experience. Automotive Dealership Website marketing and design proficiency is a big plus. This opening is with a dealership that is a long term customer of ours who have many people employed that we have placed over the last 15 years. Compensation based on experience.

 

 

OFFICE & ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT & STAFF PEOPLE

Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

If you are dealership experienced and don't see any openings that fit you or that you are interested in please contact me anyway.  I get new openings frequently. Most of them open and close fast.  I'm always tracking possible openings through my daily contacts with Managers. I've placed a lot of them in their jobs. I'd like to know about you ahead of time and be ready to move when a new position opens. Knowing your background allows me to update these Managers on talent that's currently available.  Many placements have been made throughout the years this way. 



OTHER RECENT POSITIONS THAT HAVE FILLED

SA11072 CONTROLLER / OFFICE MANAGER  Filled

Dealer Principal in search of an analytical team player who is ready to roll up their sleeves and work closely with and manage an office staff of five people. The books are clean. You will process two statements of two dealerships with a total volume of over 200 units a month. Leadership skills a must along with strong computer and Excel skills. Compensation up to $70 - $80k annually.  

 

SA10775 PAYROLL MANAGER  Filled

High volume dealership in search of an experienced Dealership Payroll Administrator / Manager. This job offers a long term job opportunity with good benefits. They are in search of a Payroll Expert with a stable work history and excellent references. Compensation in the $50k range annually. 

 

SA11051 RECEPTIONIST / GENERAL OFFICE / TITLE ADMIN 

Very good job opening with an employer who has promoted our  most recent placement with them and is looking for another good person. Basic job duties include answering phones, providing a high level of customer service, incoming mail, updating appointment calendars, correspondence, memos, reports, copying plus more general office duties. Some AUTOMOTIVE TITLE experience IS A MUST as you will be entering Title information into the computer system. Compensation up to $23k annually to start with an excellent benefit package.

 

SA11048 WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR 

Seeking an experienced warranty professional who can process claims from start to finish.  Ability to create / utilize computerized reports and work closely with Service Manager and Controller to ensure claims are up to date and dealership is being compensated for work completed.  Dealership warranty background and ability to be a self starter in a busy fast paced shop a must.  Compensation up to $32k annually.

 

SA10989 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 

Long Term Controller in search of a career oriented individual who has a strong sense of accountability, ability to work in a volume, fast paced environment, works well with other departments and take Pride of Ownership with this position. The Controller will only interview experienced new car dealership A/P with a successful track record combined with a stable work history and positive references from former Controllers or Office Managers. Compensation at $35k annually to start.

Comment from a placed customer: 

"I just love it here, the people are so nice, the benefits are good and the little extra I drive is so worth it. I'm so happy here. Heidi was wonderful, all of you guys are. I had a new job before I had a chance to worry. They give me new things to learn and rely on me to do the things I already knew how to. Thanks again."

Placed Title Administrator at

CONFIDENTIAL DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP

 

 

SA10970 CONTROLLER / OFFICE MANAGER Filled.

Here's your chance to move up into your first Controller position with a popular Tier One Import dealership dualed with Luxury car line.  We love these types of openings to provide to our applicant customers. Our Dealer Principal customer is searching for an Automotive Accounting Manager who has some formal college level accounting background combined with current 21st Century computer skills including up to date with the latest versions of Excel / Word, Business Texting, Online Banking, Internet, etc.  Compensation up to $80k range.

 

SA11041 CONTROLLER / OFFICE MANAGER  

New opening with a dealership we have a long history with. We placed the General Manager there 10 years ago, as well as other Managers and Employees. The duties and responsibilities include generating financial statement and reports, manage budgets, cash flow analysis, P&L, and more. Excellent benefits. The Dealer Principal is a very good person. Compensation at $70k annually to start.

SA10996 BODY SHOP OFFICE MANAGER 

Very good dealership ready to hire an experienced Body Shop Secretary. This is with an auto group that has a history of providing long term jobs. Excellent Service Manager leading Fixed Operations and a twenty year General Manager. Looking for someone to work with estimates and bill them out. Currently converting from DMS to Reynolds. Good A/R skills needed to keep current on outstanding invoices. The shop has 4 Estimators. Compensation up to $16.50 an hour.   

 

SA10995 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER / AUTOMOTIVE ACCOUNTING 

Great job opening! Dealership in need of an Assistant Office Manager who has strong automotive accounting skills. Prefer applicants with a stable work history along with positive references. This position has long term potential. More details coming including compensation level and benefits. 

 

Comment from a placed Office Manager:

I want to send a HUGE Thank You for having found my wonderful new position as Office Manager at 

Ron McDonald Chevrolet! Everyone here is so friendly and helpful, I hardly feel like this is "work". 

Your personal touch really made a difference. I wish there were more Heidi's out there in the placement world. 

Thanks again Heidi!

Cindy Guthrie, Office Manager 

RON MCDONALD CHEVROLET

Madras, Oregon

 

SA10909 TITLES / ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR Filled

Process titles, use EVR (Electronic Vehicle Registration) system. Handle daily deposit, purchasing vehicles in the system plus work with wholesales. Title and Accounting experience necessary for this position. This position is with a Good dealership with an attractive car line. Relocation by current person creates this awesome opportunity. Compensation $14.00 an hour.  Monday through Friday work schedule.

 

SA10892 WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR  SW Washington State Filled

One of the best dealerships and owners to work with in the Northwest is seeking a team player who is able to handle warranty claims for multiple car lines, help with service desk, order shop supplies, process service contracts, scrap parts and work well with the Service Management and Staff. There are a lot of long term employees at this auto group. Compensation up to $36k a year range with one of the best compensation packages in our industry. 

 

SA10865 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FILLED

Unique opportunity that offers a blend of duties in an extremely nice new car dealership. This is a specialty dealership that has a higher priced car line. The General Manager is in search of an experienced new car dealership individual who conducts themselves with a high level of professionalism. In addition to Automotive Accounting there are additional duties of Event Planning, Rental Car, Finance Manager duties at times and Executive Assistant to the General Manager. Compensation up to $60k depending on experience. 

 

SA10789 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER / ASST. TO DIRECTOR FILLED  

Be part of a very stable, progressive, growing company with multiple dealerships.  Assist HR Director with Human Resource duties.  Compensation up to $50k with excellent benefit package available. 

 

New Job Openings Daily 

Contact us today, these openings can go fast. Just  fill out our online application or Call (503) 639-1266.  

         You can also email your resume to careers@autojobsonline.com or fax it to (503) 639-0210.

 

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SERVICE / PARTS / BODYSHOP :                                             

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WADE GEFRE
Career Coach / Pres. / Owner / 24th Year

Wade is 55 and a graduate of Western Washington University with a Degree in Business & Economics

He and his wife, a College & High School Math Teacher are raising two boys

Wade coaches youth Baseball in West Linn

Car People is not a franchise. We are a locally owned business with one owner

Please Fill out our Online Application and 

Email your Resume to wade@autojobsonline.com or fax to (503) 639-0210

Please convert an Adobe PDF Resume into a Word Doc or Copy & Paste your Resume into the body of an Email

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WADE'S LIST
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                 SERVICE / PARTS / BODY SHOP MANAGEMENT

SERVICE ADVISOR / TECHNICIAN / PARTS COUNTER 

ESTIMATOR AND MORE.   

 

 

We have placed customers throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho with most jobs in these cities:

 

Portland / Vancouver / Milwaukie / Gladstone / Oregon City / Gresham / Sandy /  Beaverton  

Hillsboro / Forest Grove / McMinnville / Newberg / Wilsonville / Salem / Corvallis / AlbanyEugene

Medford / Roseburg / Bend / Hood River / The Dalles / Redmond and the Oregon Coast   


PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE A CURRENT APPLICANT "CHECKING IN" TO SEE IF WE HAVE ANYTHING YET
To help us be efficient with our time and limited staff, please resend your resume along with  your email. 

We aren't able to reply to every email at this time but we will get your message and try hard to help you 

 

TECHNICIANS / MECHANICS / BODY SHOP TECHS  IMMEDIATE OPENINGS !!!

We will do a good job of representing you to Employers. You will need to have a stable work history, good references, a driving record with two infractions or less over the past 3 years without any DUI's or reckless driving. Employers will require you to pass a state-of-the-art pre-employment drug screen and background check. If you are in the range of these qualifications we would like you to email your resume to careers@autojobsonline.com and/or fill out our application on this website.  Just scroll back to the top of the page and look for the Application Button to your left. You can call Heidi too at (503) 639-1266. It's her 16th year placing Techs in new jobs. Thank you.  

 

SA11346 SERVICE MANAGER 

Portland Market smaller Import dealership in search of a new Service Manager. It's a 5 Tech department with on good long term Advisor. If you have experience taking a department at this level and improving labor hours sold and training of the staff to produce a better level this could be a very good job for you. Compensation depends on Experience Level. 

 

SA11348 SERVICE ADVISOR 

High Volume Tier One Import dealership ready to hire a high volume A Level Advisor. The Dealer Principal himself called looking to add another successful Advisor to his team. This is a very progressive dealership that embraces new ideas and business models. It's a great product with a loyal customer base who will spend money to maintain their vehicles. Excellent location, nice facility, strong Sales Department with a lot of Advertising bringing in new customers for sales and service. Very good Service Manager to work with who has a good relationship with his staff. If you have demonstrated a stable career with good references and numbers this Service Manager will want to speak with you. Compensation in the $60 to $72k for a high performer. 

 

WEBSITE UPDATED AS TIME ALLOWS

Please Email your resume to careers@autojobsonline.com or fax to (503) 639-0210.

 

 

SA11054 SERVICE ADVISOR 

Out of area opening in a rural environment. Good long term owner of a popular Domestic dealership in search of a new Advisor. It's a 15 RO a day volume per Advisor (there at two)  and their goal is 2.5 hours per R.O which is achievable. If you are able to relocate or looking to move to a more rural area approximately 1.5 hours out of Portland this may be a good fit for you. 

 

SA11360 PARTS MANAGER / Northwest Relocate / Nice Area / Low Cost of Living

Domestic Dealership customer of ours in search of new Parts Manager. This is a very good dealership to work for with long term people. If you have Parts Manager experience this may be a good job for you. We can't name the car line, the employer wants to keep it confidential. If you are an experienced Parts Manager looking we get other openings so listing with us is a good idea. Compensation in the $6000 a month and up range depending on experience. 

 

A11353 EXPRESS SERVICE ADVISOR / ASSISTANT SERVICE ADVISOR

Tier One Import dealership in search of an Express Advisor to work in the oil change lane. This a busy dealership with a lot of volume. This is also "the road to Service Advisor". Compensation at $12 to $14 an hour. 

 

SA11331 WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR Relocate

Service Director in search of a new Warranty Administrator. This position is with a well capitalized dealership and working for a very nice Service Director who is one of the best in our market. He's a great trainer, motivator and manager. It's confidential at the moment so we can't name a car line but if you are an experienced Warranty Administrator currently looking for a job you should be contacting us. We get new job openings frequently. Compensation based on experience level. 
  

 

TIP OF THE MONTH: 

When conducting business or a job search always use your first and last name. When calling a business, especially Car People, 
identify  yourself with your full name so the person you are contacting knows exactly who they are talking to. The person you are 
calling
most likely has other customers with your first name and will appreciate it. We have many duplicate name customers.

 

 

SA11330 SERVICE ADVISOR 

Large Auto Group in search of a top level Advisor for their multi-line Domestic dealership. Looking for an energetic Service Advisor who can work in a team environment. Part of the compensation is individual and part is a "team" compensation plan. Excellent location, nice facility, strong Sales Department with a lot of Advertising bringing in new customers for sales and service. Very good Service Manager to work with that we placed. Just a quality guy. If you have demonstrated a stable career with good references and numbers this Service Manager will want to speak with you. Compensation in the $50 to $60k range to start.  

 

SA11284 FIXED OPERATIONS DIRECTOR /  SERVICE MANAGER Filled

Portland Metro Area dealership beginning to look for a Fixed Ops Manager / Service Manager but has told us they are going to take some time with this and look at a lot of people. If you are a successful "Head Coach" (Fixed Ops Director / Service Manager) with a winning record, is hands-on with the team, knows how to draft / recruit and train top talent, and is a positive motivator utilizing 21st Century management and technical skills this is a great position for you. Additionally you will need an extensive understanding of the financial statement and reporting. Compensation depends on Experience Level. 

 

SA11334 SERVICE MANAGER / Willing to Look at Top Advisors for this Position / Relocate out of Portland / Filled

Willamette Valley dealership beginning a search for a new Service Manager. The Fixed Ops Director is looking for a former (and recent) top producing Service Advisor who will come in and be hands-on with the Advisor and Techs on a daily basis, or should I say, hourly basis. Today's market requires a "small business approach" for employees and managers who have the desire, energy and understanding if the phone is ringing you happily pick it up excited that customers are calling. You will have time during non-customer flow hours to work on other Service Manager duties. This employer offers long term employment with a long term management team in place. The Dealer Principal, who is a great guy, is active in the dealership providing leadership. Compensation in the $5000 a month range.     

 

 

Comment from a placed customer:

"Wade did a great job finding me my new Service Manager position in the area of the Northwest
I wanted to move to. He was very professional, easy to work with and cared about my relocation 
of my family. I really like my new job and employer" 

Confidential new Service Manager 

SW Washington Automotive Dealership

(This applicant had long term jobs and excellent references.)

 

 

SA11319 PARTS COUNTER / Northwest Relocate / Nice Area / Low Cost of Living

Very good Auto Group has purchased Tier One Import Dealerships in smaller markets over the last few years and looking to staff those dealerships with good people. This employer offers long term employment, great benefits and competitive pay. We placed a new Parts Manager with them recently and he's in need of a solid Parts Counter person with primarily General Motors background. The Dealership is a Dual Chevrolet / Toyota store but the GM parts system is the harder of the two. Here's a chance for a GM Parts Counter person to learn Toyota which is a very good career move to diversify one's background. Compensation in the $2500 a month and up range depending on experience. 

 

SA11265 SERVICE ADVISOR 

Large Auto Group getting ready to hire a new Service Advisor for one of their dealerships. This is a good auto group that we have had a lot of success placing people with over the last 20 years. Ideal candidates will have at least a couple of years Service Advisor experience. Compensation will be performance based. This employer pays their employees well and offers stability.   

 

SA11309 COLLISION ESTIMATOR 

Smaller Auto Collision center in need of an experienced Collision Estimator with good paperwork and office skills to go along with accurate and knowledgeable Estimating skills. This is a two Tech one Painter shop using CCC Pathways. Job duties encompass doing a complete job from Estimating to checking in Parts, closing RO's, and more. Compensation in the $3000 a month range.  

 

Comment from a placed customer:

"I recently moved back to the area and contacted Car People. Wade went to work for me and got me a
great interview and helped me land a Service Manager position when I really needed to get to work. He
has the contacts with Dealers and knows of job openings that aren't advertised" 

Confidential new Service Manager 

Willamette Valley Automotive Dealership
(This applicant had long term jobs and excellent references.)

 

 

SA11283 SERVICE MANAGER Willamette Valley / Relocate out of Portland Area Filled

Very good Dealer Principal replacing his Service Manager who is retiring after many years of employment. It's a dual line store in a smaller town that will need a Manager with a high level of customer service dealing with long term repeat customers. If you have the skill set and business approach to maintain this customer base through transparent and fair dealings with the community this could be a fit for you. Compensation in the $60k range.  

 

SA11279 SERVICE ADVISOR On Hold

Import Dealership looking for an energetic Service Advisor who can work in a team environment. Part of the compensation is individual and part is total shop hours. Great car line with a loyal customer base. The dealership is located in a strong location with tons of customers in the area. Good Service Manager to work for. If you have demonstrated a stable career with good references and numbers this Service Manager will want to speak with you. Compensation in the $50 to $60k range to start.  

 

 

Comment from a placed customer:

"Gosh, what can I say, you know all of the people in the car business in Portland and Vancouver. 

I didn't have to do a thing. Your knowledge of the business resulted in me getting interviews 

and my first Service Manager job. I'm so glad I found Car People." 

Confidential new Service Manager at

METRO AREA DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP

 

 

SA11092 SERVICE ADVISOR Independent Shop Not moving very fast on Interviewing people

Owner in search of a customer friendly Service Advisor who isn't afraid to ask for the sale of Tech's recommendations. Long term owner of an established business with an established customer base. Excellent location on a high traffic highway. Compensation at $30k range to start.

SA11271 SERVICE ADVISOR Heavy Duty Truck

Heavy Duty Truck Service Advisor opening with a Service Manager we placed at this dealership many years ago. Candidates will need Cummins and/or Caterpillar engine experience. This is more of a relation building position than a high volume environment. Compensation in the $3k to $6k range a month to start. That's a bit of a range but at least they are being honest about today's economy. 

 

Comment from a recently placed customer:

"Wade works extremely hard. He's good at what he does and he made it happen for me. 

Wade knows everyone in the car business and can get you in front of the right people. " 

Jorge Juarez / New Service Manager at

GLADSTONE HONDA

 

 

SA11244 WARRANTY MANAGER / ADMINISTRATOR

High quality dealership and Service Director in search of a new Warranty Manager / Administrator. Additional duties beyond Warranty include help with the LOF Desk / customer service, some service contracts, order supplies, etc. Looking for a team player. Compensation up to $35k a year to start.

 

 

Comment from a placed customer:

" Wade works hard, this is the second time he has helped me. He just got me my fist Assistant Service Manager position 
managing the Advisors and Techs with the Service Manager. I have a shot at being Service Manager down the road. 
Wade's a great long term career advisor for you.  

Rory Blumenschein / Assistant Service Manager

DON RASMUSSEN BMW MINI COOPER

 

 

SA11170 SERVICE ADVISOR  Willamette Valley Filled

Great job opening in a high quality dealership with a very nice  product mix. In search of a Top Level Service Advisor with exceptional customer service skills. Very good Fixed Operations Director to work for in a stable dealership. More details pending.  Compensation in the $50k to $80k range annually. 

 

SA11224 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Not in a Hurry. 

New car dealership with two unique car lines in search of an Information Technology Manager to oversee all aspects of technology at their dealership. Ideal applicant will have a good understanding of how to run a business as well as have IT skills and experience. Automotive Dealership Website marketing and design proficiency is a big plus. This opening is with a dealership that is a long term customer of ours who have many people employed that we have placed over the last 15 years. Compensation based on experience.

SA11240 PARTS MANAGER / NW RELOCATE Filled

Out of area new car Tier One Import / Domestic dealership in search of a new Parts Manager. Excellent dealership to work for with a long term owner who is a high quality person. Open to an Assistant Parts Manager ready to move up. Compensation in the $60k plus range annually. 

 

Comment from a placed customer:
Thank you Car People Inc, especially Heidi and Wade! A few month's ago I got laid of as an Estimator/Manager in a collision repair
 facility. I decided to contact Car People Inc. to find a new job. Within a few weeks I started work for a first class dealership with 
all the benefits you can think of. I wanted to take a minute to thank you for finding my new employer for me, giving me great tips, 
arranging the interview, addressing my concerns and helping me cleaning up my resume. You guy's are great! Thank you Car People!

Estimator 
CONFIDENTIAL COLLISION CENTER

 

SA11081 TECHNICIAN IMPORT / DOMESTIC *Being very particular about applicants.

All around Technician needed ASAP for one of the best Independent Owners in the business which is what his Employees tell us.  If you want to further your career, keep busy and work for an honest and positive business man this is your chance.  Require a stable work history with jobs of two years or more, good references, a passing driving record (2 or less infractions or less over the past 3 years) plus ability to pass a drug screen.  

 

SA11092 SERVICE ADVISOR / INDEPENDENT REPAIR BUSINESS Filled

Business Owner ready to hire an eager, customer friendly Advisor who is trustworthy. There are 5 bays with 3 long term Techs. Owner in search of the type of individual who can run the show when he's not there. It's family friendly hours 8am to 5:30 Monday through Friday. Compensation is a base up to $2500 a month with a bonus on monthly sales of the entire shop. They did $800k in sales in 2008.  

 

 

Comment from a recently placed customer:

"After calling Car People, things couldn't have gone more perfectly. Wade did all of the work for me. He knew what 
kind of employer I wanted to work for and sent me to the right people. We are busy here !" 

(Adam had a 7 year Advisor job with an excellent reference from them.)

Adam Baker, Service Advisor

SUNSET PORSCHE AUDI

 

SA11083 TECHNICIAN Southern Oregon

Service Manager in search of a GMC Tech for a Southern Oregon dealership. This Service Manager has been with the company for 22 years. It's a stable place. In search of a good overall Tech whose resume show job stability and good references. Compensation will be based on experience level. Full benefit package costing employee $100 for the whole family.

 

 

***********  An interview set through Car People will put you at the "Head of the Line"  ***********

My employer customers know I have handpicked you to present. I will review your resume, upgrade it if needed 

and email it along with your references.  I will get you the interview and  be in your corner to help you win the

  position over others. That's my job and I work hard at it for you!

I get new job openings, watch multiple websites and am constantly working for you. I'll get you that job!

Thank You, Wade Gefre    

 

 

 

POSITIONS FILLED OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS: 

 

SA11219 SERVICE MANAGER  Filled

Tier One Import Fixed Ops Director in need of a Service Manager with high volume experience. Your ability to recruit successful Advisors (he's happy with you using Car People; he is for this opening) ) and other staff is of high importance. Ability to set up an organized chain of command without politics, a timely and fair review process including the same rewards and discipline to all employees equally. No favorites. Basically building a strong department using the right fundamentals that have lasting effect. If you have a successful track record in dealership service, a stable work history and good references from former supervisors this could be a great spot for you. Compensation in the $80k plus range with growth potential as we move out of the Great Recession.

 

SA10704  FIXED OPERATIONS DIRECTOR  Filled 

Wow! One of the top positions in our market. Leading Import Dealership interviewing for a new Fixed Ops Director. The former Director got wooed back by a former Dealer. This is a very large and successful fixed ops department doing over a million dollars a month. They would like someone with a college education but open to a top candidate who's learned the business the old fashioned way, by earning their stripes.  Compensation is $120k to $130k at this time of year with more potential the first, second and third quarters of next year.  

 

Comment from a placed customer:

" Car People was a great service for me to contact prospective employers. Wade's follow through was good. 

He took care of everything for me from setting interviews, providing employers with my references and 

placing me in my new job. I just really appreciate it.." 

Eric Fischer Service Manager

TOWN & COUNTRY CHEVROLET

 

SA10222  ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER - One of the best openings we've had in years!  Filled. 

What a great job opening!  One of the best Import dealerships in our market in search of an Assistant Service Manager to manage the "Front End" of the Service Department. The Service Manager is retiring in three years! If you have some management experience or are a top Advisor ready to manage this is an excellent opportunity for you. The job entails overseeing 10 Advisors, Service Cashiers, a Service Receptionist and more. It's a total Front staff of 20 people. You will work with the Shop Foreman in regards to the Techs. There will be some times when you will write Service if all Advisors are busy, or during vacation/sick days relief. But the core of the job is as acting Assistant Service Manager. Compensation will be in the $60k to $100k depending on level of experience and training needed.

 

SA10826  SERVICE MANAGER Filled. 

New opening in a rural dealership. Dealer Principal looking for a Service Manager to bring in fresh energy and enthusiasm to his Service Department. A self-reliant manager who can handle being delegated the Service Department without a lot of interference from upper management. A person with the ability to manage the Techs properly through tough yet fair motivational techniques. Compensation at $70k.

Comment from a recently placed customer:

" I found Car People to be a very professional organization. They were a tremendous resource for me in my search for a new job.

 It's pretty basic stuff. Wade has the connections and he got me interviews with dealerships that were the right fit for me." 

Service Manager

METRO AREA DOMESTIC IMPORT DEALERSHIP

(We are very happy to help this candidate land his first Service Manager position.)

 

SA10748 PARTS MANAGER Filled.

Busy high volume Import dealership wants to start a confidential search for a new Parts Manager. I can't name the make of car, they have asked me to keep it confidential. If you have dealership Parts Manager experience with job stability and good references from former employers please contact us. Compensation ranging from $65k to $70k.

 

SA10662 BODY SHOP MANAGER Filled. 

General Manager of a multi-store group ready to hire a new Body Shop Manager. There is a lot of room for growth within this body shop. It will get all of the support needed to grow. Upper Management is giving this priority and is looking for a leader to take charge. Compensation ranging from $50k to $70k range.

 

SA9971 SERVICE ADVISOR / SERVICE MANAGER POTENTIAL Filled. 

If you are a leading Service Advisor tracking to be a Service Manager this is the opening for you. Leading auto group in search of a top notch Advisor with the skill set to be their next Service Manager. There is an opening coming up and they are eager to find the right candidate. You will start out as an Advisor and learn the system. If you have the skill set, are willing to work hard and be a team player you will be eligible for the upcoming opening. This isn't a false promise, this auto group has a history of promoting from within. They have Managers to talk to that will verify the program. 

 

SA10851 LEAD SERVICE ADVISOR / ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER Filled.

Solid Service Manager who really has it together is in need of a self-motivated, ambitious, driven yet settled individual who can come in and help with the growth this department is experiencing. He's going to be particular about past work history, performance and references. If you are an Advisor who can show you've stayed in positions without leaving when things get a little tough and you've performed at a high level this Service Manager want to meet with you. This is an opportunity to learn more Service Manager duties including supervision of the staff. There is upward mobility within this company but it would be up to you to earn it. Compensation is in the $60k to $72k range. 

                                                                                       

SA10823 SERVICE ADVISOR Favored Opening. Filled. 

One of our favorite dealerships to place Advisors in has just called us. This is a first class store with a first class Service Manager, Owner and Management Team. Your background will have to include job stability, solid service sales skills, very good references from former Service Managers and a history of high CSI Scores. Compensation will be in the $60k to $90k with a solid benefit package as well. It's a nice work environment. 

Comment from a recently placed customer:

" I called Car People and they had a job opening for me. It was fast 

and I took the first job they sent me out on. What more can I say." 

Rocky Smith, Parts Counterman

RON TONKIN HONDA

 

SA10813 PARTS COUNTER / PARTS MANAGER Filled.

Willamette Valley dealership south of the Portland Metro Area looking for either a top Parts Counterman (male / female) or a Parts Manager. They have two green pea counterman and need an experienced person to add to the department. While we'd like to name the specific car or factory line it tends to circumvent our business. Compensation depending on experience. 

 

SA10941 NEW & USED CAR RECON / PDI MANAGER Filled.

Great opening with a very good dealership and a progressive Service Manager. If you have direct dealership experience with new and used Recon and PDI management and vendor relations this is a good opening. Upward mobility available within this company for successful people. this position can lead to Service Advisor which in this dealership is a very good position with solid pay. Recon position compensation to $45 to $55k per year.

 

 

 

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