WADE GEFRE

Career Coach / Pres. / Owner, 22nd Year

Wade is 53 and a College Graduate with a Degree in Business and Economics.

He and his wife, a High School Math Department Chair, have two boys.

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

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

Recent Automotive Dealership Experienced Required

Our Job Openings are mostly in the entire Portland / Vancouver Metro Area 

If you are an experienced Dealership Professional with a stable work history and references from Dealer Principals 

or General Managers reflecting a high level of success in the car business please email me your resume to: wade@autojobsonline.com  

Thank you!

SA10915 FINANCE DIRECTOR  

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.    

SA10911 FINANCE MANAGER  

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.   

SA10598 SALES CONSULTANT Premium Car Line  

GSM in search of a high quality individual to sell new and used vehicles in this well established premium car dealership. They have a small sales staff but one veteran sales person has had to leave due to personal reasons. Family owned store with a history of stability. Great product line with a whole new lineup either on the ground or coming soon. Income range is up to $100k plus. For a new sales person with a good work ethic the GSM is willing to work with a guarantee to get you established. 

SA10822 SALES MANAGER Not moving very fast at the moment.

General Manager (who's been at this dealership for the past 15 years) is in search of a new Sales Manager with a history of job stability. This is a special store with a unique clientele that won't put up with any shenanigans. The person whose going to be successful here will be an outstanding business person first. An intelligent and charismatic leader who knows how to be aggressive but in customer service oriented manner. Someone who will treat the customers as though this was his/her business and his/her future depended on it. Compensation in the $130k to $150k range.

A MESSAGE TO MY CUSTOMERS:

The volume of phone calls received from prospective applicants can be impossible to return and still conduct 

business on a day to day basis. I respect you as a customer and will try to assist you with your job search. 

If you are responding to a job posted I will get your message from Cheryl, my Office Manger. Please email 

me a thorough and detailed resume. Attach it to an email or copy and paste it into the body of an email. 

If you have emailed a resume I will try and email a reply. I can tell you our email works great. 

Thank you. Wade Gefre

SA10827 GENERAL SALES MANAGER / SALES MANAGER  North West Relocation 

Successful Auto Group located in a smaller yet vibrant Metro Area in need of a dynamic and charismatic leader. The GM of this dealership has been with the Auto Group for 30 years. He grew up with the Dealer Principal. They have many long term employees. What they don't have is someone to promote to this position and are smart enough to know it's time to look outside the organization for an ace pitcher.  Compensation at Sales Manager is $100k and GSM at $120k. It's a smaller Metro Area with accompanying lower cost of living. It also offers the possibility of long term employment.  

COMMENT FROM A RECENTLY PLACED CUSTOMER

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

Mr. Jeff Vawter, Sales Manager

BEAVERTON HONDA

SA10810 GENERAL MGR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS  North West Relocation Not in a hurry.

Dealer Principal in search of a educated professional with automotive dealership General Sales Manager or General Manager experience. The qualifications he's given us, in addition to retail experience, include a someone who is aware of worldwide current events and history combined with a variety of interests. At this level there's a huge need for a manager of people. A "people person" who knows how to positively motivate staff. The overlying trait needed is a hard charger who is driven to work and succeed. Compensation at a single location is to $150k and multiple locations up to $225k. 

SA10690 GENERAL SALES MANAGER Not in a hurry.

High volume Import Dealership in search of a high energy, successful GSM who has a recent track record in a 250 unit a month store, can show stability with job history and has strong references. This Dealer Principal is going to be very selective on who he will interview. That part is out of our hands. This is a strong local store with a top product, good location and long term ownership. They are on the up swing which in this market says something. Compensation in the $150k to $250k range. This Dealer would love to write a large paycheck each month for a big producer. 

COMMENT FROM A RECENTLY 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

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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.

RECENT 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. 

SA9891 GENERAL SALES MANAGER Filled 

Willamette Valley

Dealer Principal of an Auto Group with five franchises, one that is a major import franchise, in search of an honest, energetic and dynamic GSM. Open to someone who is ready to move up into this position if you can show stability and success in your career. You will have total control of the variable side of the business. There is a long term Fixed Ops Director and a long term Office Manager on the management team. It's an ideal position for the right person. This Dealer Principal has been in the industry for many years and is looking for honest, clean applicants. He's a very sharp guy who won't tolerate anything but straight forward business practices. His direction is that of maintaining the organization's success and the keeping his corporation a good place to work for his employees. Compensation at six figures.  

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.

SA10694 GENERAL SALES MANAGER Filled. 

Large auto group ready to hire a new GSM to run either one or two dealerships depending on how strong you are. If you have a proven track record and can show this General Manager a stable work history he wants to talk with you. He is sensitive to short term jobs and won't consider applicants with that. There is strong upward mobility within this organization. A former General Manager in the group is now in an ownership position of one of the stores. Compensation in the $120k to $180k 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:                                            

Heidi Nelson 

Employment Counselor / Career Coach / 15th 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 and has a wonderful little boy.

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

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

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HEIDI'S LIST

OFFICE STAFF / ACCOUNTING / SERVICE OFFICE OPENINGS 

Please scroll down to view all open positions including Management openings in the following section.

 Some newer positions might not be posted yet. Recent Direct Experience Needed For These Openings.

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

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

Hillsboro / Forest Grove / McMinnville / Newberg / Wilsonville / Salem / Corvallis / Albany / Eugene

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

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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. 

SA10894 SERVICE CASHIER / WARRANTY CLERK 

New opening in a Metro Area Domestic dealership. Primary duties are Service and Parts Cashier with additional Warranty Admin duties. This is your chance to become a Warranty Administrator and increase your compensation potential. The Assistant Office Manager is highly experienced with this car line and is the go-to for Warranty issues. If you have the desire to advance in your career this is your chance to learn the job duties and become proficient at it. Reynolds & Reynolds computer experience helpful. Starting compensation at $28k a year.  (With regard to your future potential earnings, average Warranty Administrators with at least 2 plus years experience make $35k and up annually.  Here's a job that can help you advance in your career.)

SA10881 TITLE ADMINISTRATION 

Willamette Valley

High volume dealership group is seeking to add an experienced Title Administrator.    Dealership background necessary and ADP background helpful.  Knowledge of DMV laws and ability to work in a fast paced environment necessary.  Schedule is Monday - Friday, compensation up to $35k per year depending on experience.  Benefit package also available. 

SA10791 TITLE / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 

Expanding dealership with wonderful reputation in the community seeking to add a Title / Contract Administrator.  Great leadership and superb product lines.  Dealership background necessary and ADP background helpful.  Compensation up to $35,000 per year and benefit package available also.

***********  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, Heidi Nelson    

SA10882 WARRANTY / SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR 

Family oriented, positive atmosphere seeking candidate successful, positive warranty background who is a true team player and is open to working 2 lines (1 domestic and 1 import) and handling some other service and office work to keep busy.  Compensation negotiable depending upon experience. 

SA10767 HR DIRECTOR / GENERALIST (IDAHO)

Fantastic opportunity to work for a great Owner.  There are two dealership locations, and a third will soon be added.  Looking for a process driven HR Director with strong communication and internal organizational skills.  Schedule reviews, review pay plans, interview and recruit employees.  Would like to find someone who is a leader that is hands on, loyal and dedicated a long term person who has proven ability and an upbeat personality.  Compensation up to $48k per year, depending on experience.  Benefit package also available.  

SA10885 INVENTORY

Large, nationwide company with individual locations locally seeking a customer oriented person who can handle inventory and office work in a casual, friendly environment.  Compensation up to $30k per year.

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

SA10888 ASSISTANT INTERNET COORDINATOR 

Internet Manager in a new car dealership in search of an organized and motivated individual to oversee the dealership's website leads, set appointments for the sales consultants, and fill out follow up paperwork for potential new car customers.  Seeking a person that is computer savvy and has professional phone skills.  Must be able to work weekends, prefer a person with dealership experience.  Compensation is $10 an hour plus spiffs that average $400.00 / month, with unlimited potential on the spiffs. 

SA10890 INTERNET COORDINATOR 

Internet Manager in a new car dealership in search of an organized and motivated individual to help answer internet leads, talk to customers on the telephone and answer some phones.  Follow up with customers and set up appointments for clients.  Schedule is Sunday (10-6pm), Monday (9-6pm), Tuesday and Wednesday are OFF, Thursday (1-9 pm), Friday (8:30-7 pm) and Saturday 1-8 pm).

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

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OFFICE & ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT OPENINGS 

Please scroll down to view all Management openings.

 Some newer positions might not be posted yet. Recent Direct Experience Needed For These Openings.

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

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

Hillsboro / Forest Grove / McMinnville / Newberg / Wilsonville / Salem / Corvallis / Albany / Eugene

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

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CFO, CONTROLLER, DEALERSHIP ACCOUNTANT, OFFICE MANAGER, ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER, PLUS.

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. 

SA10896 CONTROLLER / OFFICE MANAGER

Dealership Group looking for an Automotive Experienced Controller / Office Manager. Prefer a candidate with an Accounting Degree or strong accounting background with 5 plus years dealership experience. Above average computer and people management skills desired to oversee a large office with many long term employees. Generate financial reports; oversee payroll / human resources; accounts payable / receivable experience; title / contract desks. Compensation up to $85k based on prior work and education experience. Benefit package available. 

SA10884 CONTROLLER 

Oversee multiple locations, 6 dealerships.  Work closely with Dept. head and Owner to have smooth processes and procedures.  Currently a Consultant is handling the position but would like to find the right match and experience to take over.  Compensation up to $75k or more per year possible.

SA10892 OFFICE MANAGER 

Oversee smaller dealership in Eastern Oregon selling 60-70 cars per month.  Work with remote Controller of larger group and Dealer who is a real people person!  Beautiful office with great view and superb products.  This is a great opportunity for someone to work for a growing dealership group!  Compensation up to $50k to start.  Benefit package available.  

***********  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, Heidi Nelson    

SA10879 CONTROLLER 

Oversee multiple locations and assist owner who has an excellent accounting background to work with management team, motivate and train office employees on smooth processes and procedures.  Hands on manager who is able to promote team work and cohesion.  Compensation up to $80k or more per year is possible.

SA10864 CONTROLLER Willamette Valley

Smaller Rural Domestic dealership with a long term owner in search of a new Controller. Life's a lot more relaxed in this store than most. It's a dog friendly environment with all of the amenities that go along with a rural lifestyle. The dealership has a long term customer base that has been buying trucks and cars from them for a long time. Compensation in the $60k and up range 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

Portland

RECENT OPENINGS THAT HAVE FILLED

SA10787 OFFICE MANAGER FILLED

Work with Corp. Controller managing large staff.  Parts & Service Operations and strong accounting background are needed.  Perform day to day work flow, review accounts, schedules and perform other management duties like Excise Tax Returns, 1099's, financial statements, and trend reporting.  Reynolds & Reynolds helpful and Excel computer background is necessary.  Compensation around $60k per year with benefit package.

SA10197 BUSINESS MANAGER  ( RENO, NEVADA )  FILLED

Automotive Business Manager opening working with Top Notch General Manager in highline New Car Dealership.  Brand new facility in Reno will be opening in 2007.  Supported by large family owned dealership group.  Seeking mature, solid, Automotive professional to join award winning team.  Compensation up to $72k depending on experience. 

SA10799 OFFICE MANAGER FILLED

Exciting opportunity for an Office Manager to work for an Independent Dealer.  This job is working directly with the owner pertaining to watch accounts, handle Bookkeeping, A/P, A/R, Payroll and pulling the financial statement.  Make sure office runs smoothly and help put processes and procedures in place.  No worries about service, parts or body shop!  Work generally Monday to Friday from 9-5 but there is some flexibility in this position.  Compensation range up to $54k per year to start.

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. 

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

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SERVICE / PARTS / BODYSHOP MANAGEMENT                                             

WADE'S LIST 

SERVICE / PARTS / BODY SHOP MANAGER 

Please scroll down to view all open positions.

Website updated as time allows. Recent Direct Experience Needed For These Openings. 

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

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

Hillsboro / Forest Grove / McMinnville / Newberg / Wilsonville / Salem / Corvallis / Albany / Eugene

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

Don't forget to Bookmark or save this page in Favorites. Just name it Car People Oregon.

Comment from a recently placed customer: