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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. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 / 26th Year

Wade is 56 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

 

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


WADE'S LIST

  

Please 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. Due to the
high number of people contacting us we may not be able to respond but will begin to watch 
our job openings to see if we can help you. 

Thank you!

 

 

SA11688 FINANCE MANAGER 2 Openings in Smaller Market Dealerships

We have two openings in smaller market dealerships. One with an Auto Group and the other with a stand alone popular Domestic with a Truck line. Compensation in the $6k to $8k range.

 

SA11684 GENERAL MANAGER / Buy-In

Dealer Principal in search of a new General Manager who will Buy-In. Looking for a local area successful GM or top GSM ready to step up. The skill set he's after is a competitive individual who wants to outsell the competition. He's going to be particular about recent experience and job stability throughout one's career. Compensation will be in the $120k to $150k range to start.

 

SA11682 GENERAL MANAGER Filled

We've just received a new General Manager opening for a very good dealership with a major auto row location. This employer is looking for that rare, dynamic, hands-on GM with recent proven experience as a successful GM driving the sales department to produce where others haven't gone before. If you have recent General Manager experience within the last two years and solid references from past Dealer Principal's stating your ability to do things the right way this employer wants to talk with you. They are looking for a top producer who can turn it up immediately and aren't going to settle for anyone else. Compensation will be in the $250k to $350k range.

 

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

 


SA11690 LUXURY VEHICLE SALES CONSULTANT

Local area Luxury Line dealership in search of a Sales Consultant. This GM is looking for a top performer with a professional appearance, ability to successfully communicate with intelligent customers and a positive demeanor. Compensation in the $60k to $100k range.


SA11224 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Filled

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 CUSTOMER

"Heidi at Car People was great at marketing my skills to dealerships in the Portland area. 
She was great to work with and a very good communicator"

Dennis Botts

Information Technology Manager

SUNSET PORSCHE AUDI

 

 

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.

 

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 at times aren't able to. If you have email your resume we will review it and watch to see what opens up we can help you with. Thank you, Wade Gefre 

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.  

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.


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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Heidi Nelson   19th Year 

Employment Counselor / Career Coach 

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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11623 BOOKKEEPER / CUSTOMER SERVICE 

Chance to work for a very good owner of multiple independents Repair businesses. He's been a customer of ours since 1988. This position will handle Billing, A/R, A/P, Deposits, work with RO's and Statement at Month End. QuickBooks experience needed but it's an easy system to learn if you have been on ADP or Reynolds.  Compensation depending on experience level. 

 

WE GET NEW OPENINGS & FILL SOME ALREADY LISTED, UPDATING THE  WEBSITE AS TIME PERMITS        PLEASE SEND US YOUR RESUME

11674 SHOWROOM RECEPTIONIST 

Centrally located stable dealership with long term employees looking for professional, outgoing, customer oriented individual who has a positive attitude. Excellent benefit package. Compensation at $11 per hour range. 

11654 COMPTROLLER

Dealer Principal ready to interview experienced candidates for Comptroller. You will need to have direct New Car Dealership experience as Comptroller / Controller. Knowledge of all Desks and Duties with the ability to train new staff. Overall dealership accounting, taxation, insurance, legal, government experience / knowledge needed for this position.   Compensation will be competitive and based on experience level. 

 

10601 OFFICE MANAGER / ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Multi-Line Metro Area Auto Group with many locations looking for an experienced Office Manager with direct dealership Accounting back in a volume environment.  Compensation up to $5k a month.  

 

* Please Identify Yourself When Calling , First and Last Name

We need to Know Who is Calling and the Nature of the Call

Thanks

 

11673 TITLE ADMINISTRATOR 

Beautiful dealership in a growth phase in search of a professional Title Administrator. High volume Titles, General Accounting including reconciliations and other general office duties. Looking for a team player. Offering a flexible schedule and good benefit package. Compensation at $14 TO $16 per hour range. 

11647 OFFICE MANAGER / ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER Ready to Move Up

This Dealership is looking for an Office Manager who has experience on multiple desks and ready for their first Office Manager position. More details coming soon. Compensation negotiable based on experience level. 

 

TEMPORARY OPENINGS

Alert! Two Office Manager Trainer Positions Open Now! 

Periodically we get Temporary Job Openings from Receptionist to 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. 

 

Comment from a placed Customer:
I had my first day today and everyone was so welcoming and warm. This is a great atmosphere and I cannot 
thank you enough for the best job ever. Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!  You really made it happen and how 

thrilling to find your description was totally accurate  of the people here. They just are very nice, businesslike and 

straightforward people who love being at the dealership and their jobs there.

Please let me know where I can properly rave about you and your services...I would love to do that.
Thank You again!! I'm your Biggest Fan.

Placed Showroom Receptionist

PORTLAND AREA DEALERSHIP

 

11664 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 

Opening with a very good dealership. Duties include A/R, Bank Recon and General Ledger Accounting. Compensation up to $17 per hour range. 

11606 CONTACT ADMIN / CAR DEAL PROCESSOR 

Auto Group in search of an experienced Contract Administrator who can break down deals, submit and track funding, make payoffs, service contract cancellations, statements and other duties. Compensation up to $16 per hour range. 

11470 OFFICE MANAGER Re-Opened / Relocate / NW Location

Multi-Line Tier One Import building a brand new beautiful dealership in search of an Office Manager. The former Manager moved, following a spouses job relocation. This opening is in a small community that has some nice modern amenities along with water sports, great fishing & hunting. There is a mix of a community including new people moving in for jobs with a couple of new 21st century high tech companies that have located there. The area is growing.  Compensation in the $3000 a month plus a percentage of profits but it's still in the $3000 range due to current economic conditions and new car inventory problems  due the the crisis in Japan. Compensation will increase as conditions get back a more normal range. 

***********  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 over all of the others looking out there. I will review your
 resume, upgrade it and email to the employer along with your references I've checked giving you a big advantage over other applicants. I will coach you on that specific interview and  be in your corner to help you win the position over others. 
I'll get you that job! Thank You, Heidi Nelson    

 

10970 CFO / CONTROLLER Re-Opened / Relocate / NW Location

Multi-Line Import Auto Group with five locations, four franchises and still in a growth / acquisition phase ready to interview experienced dealership Controllers. The Dealer Principal is looking for a Super Star Leader. Compensation in the $100K plus range.  

 

11546 SERVICE CASHIER

Dual Line Import ready to hire a new Service Cashier. You will need current dealership Cashier experience with a stable work history and good references. This is a full time position with a 4 day work week. Compensation in the $10 per hour range depending on experience level. 

 

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

 

 

11431 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER / Oregon Relocate out of the Portland Market / Smaller Community

Controller in search of a strong automotive accounting manager who has experience car deals, titles and financial statement preparation. Willing to train the right candidate who has some dealership office experience but needing more training. This is a smaller, low volume dealership that is part of a larger auto group that is very well financed. Compensation up to $42k per year. 

 


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


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 and update the website as time allows. Most of our openings 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. 



POSITIONS THAT HAVE FILLED


10624 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER / OFFICE MANAGER Filled

Here is a great opportunity to prove yourself to a Controller and move up to Office Manager. This Controller is looking for candidates that have Management potential to be moved up. The job starts out with duties including supervision of office staff, flooring, accounts payable, and other special projects.  Compensation at $2500 a month to start. 

 

11620 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER Filled

Single point Domestic dealership in search of as Assistant Office Manager due to a retirement. The position encompasses compiling Car Deals, Accounts Payable, Booking RO's, Cashiering Supervision, some Deposits / Reconciling, New Employee Paperwork and Manage the Cashier and Receptionist. Compensation negotiable based on experience level. 


11544 CONTROLLER Filled

Well established Metro Area Multi-line Dealership ready to interview automotive experienced Controller / Office Managers. You will need to have a background managing at least a medium sized dealership and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Multi-line experienced preferred but not a deal breaker. Compensation in the $85k per year with opportunity for improvement on that down the road. 

 

Comment from a placed candidate

"My dealership recently sold and I was let go and so was my husband who was a Tech. I contacted Heidi 
and she went to work for me. She got my husband a new job within a week and me after about 3 weeks.
 I'm absolutely happy in my new job and happy with the job Heidi did for us. I tell anyone who is looking 
for a new automotive job to contact Heidi. I am now a walking business card for her". 

Confidential Warranty Administrator  

CONFIDENTIAL AUTO GROUP

 

11538 OFFICE MANAGER Alaska Filled

Multi-line Tier One Import & Domestic dealership looking for an experienced automotive accounting professional to oversee the office. This is a friendly, family oriented business. You will need to have direct dealership experience managing a small staff. This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Office Manager who has been trained in month end close and understands full accounting. They want a manager who brings a positive and morale building presence to the office. 

 

11533 TITLE ADMINISTRATOR Filled.

High volume new and used Titles. Up to 125 per month. CVR computer registration experience required. A positive attitude to fit in with an office staff and long term Office Manager. Compensation in the $16 an hour range. 

11551 WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR Filled

Dual Line Import dealership ready to interview experienced automotive Warranty Administrators for the open position at their dealership. Very good Service Manager to work for  who Car People placed years ago. If you have the background and good job references this could be a great fit. There is upward mobility within this Auto Group. Compensation is in the $15 to $16 per hour range. 

 

11426 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Filled

New Dealership opening we just received. This dealership rarely has turnover but their current A/R person is going back to school. This is a stable store with long term ownership and management. You will need to be able to multi-task including back-up phones at times, have good computer skills and of course good A/R / Collections skills. Compensation in the $13 to $15 an hour range.  

 

11373 OFFICE MANAGER Relocate / NW Location Filled 

Dealer Principal lost his Office Manager due to retirement. You will need to be an experienced new car dealership Office Manager of course. If you are a Top Assistant Office Manager ready to move up this could be your chance to land your first Office Manager position. You will need to be able to relocate out of the Portland Metro Area to a smaller market. Compensation in the $4000 to $5000 per month depending on experience level. 

 

11539 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Filled

Strong computer skills required up-to-date with current business software. Work in a high volume, professional environment with long term employees and opportunity for growth. Compensation in the $15 to $16 an hour range depending on experience.  

11490 CASHIER / RECEPTIONIST Filled

Another New Dealership opening we just received. Office Manager is promoting the Cashier / Receptionist into an Accounting position and needs to fill that spot. This position first of all requires answering all incoming calls plus cashier for Parts & Service and a lot of Filing duties. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm. Compensation in the $9.00 to $11.00 an hour range.  

 

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 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

 

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.  

 

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. 

 

SA11072 CONTROLLER / OFFICE MANAGER  

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.  

 

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.   

 

 

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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HEIDI'S LIST

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   

 

 

 

 

 

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WADE GEFRE Career Coach / Pres. / Owner / 26th Year

Wade is 56 and a graduate of Western Washington University with a Degree in Business & Economics

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

 

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

 

WADE'S LIST
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Heidi  works on some of these as well

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   


TECHNICIANS / MECHANICS / BODY SHOP TECHS    WE GET OPENINGS IN THE PORTLAND / VANCOUVER AREA AND OREGON

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 confidentially 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 19th year placing Techs in new jobs. Thank you.  

 

11685 NISSAN LEAF CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN

NISSAN dealership in search of a LEAF Certified Tech. Good auto row location. Please call Heidi Nelson for more details.

 

 

Please 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. Due to the
high number of people contacting us we may not be able to respond but will begin to watch 
our job openings to see if we can help you. 

Thank you!

 

11638 SERVICE MANAGER Vehicle Line Specific

New opening for an experienced Dealership Service Manager for a single point Domestic Dealership in the Willamette Valley. The Dealer Principal is looking for his car line specifically. He is a good businessman and local community leader. In search of a hands-on, energetic Service Manager who will get right out there in the middle of it everyday and lead the charge. If you've been a successful Service Advisor who has been a Manager for just a few years that is the type of individual this Dealer wants. It's a popular line of cars and trucks that sell well.  Compensation in the $6000 and up range per month. 

 

11589 SERVICE MANAGER Filled

Portland Area Import Dealership ready to grow the Service and Parts Department but need a strong leader to accomplish the task. If you have Metro Area experience and can capture new business that is out there, recruit Techs, train and motivate people to perform at a high level this Dealer Principal wants to talk to you.  Compensation in the $5000 range per month to start. 

 

SA11643 SERVICE MANAGER / INDEPENDENT REPAIR BUSINESS / CENTRAL OREGON Filled

General Manager ready to hire a Customer Pay focused Service Manager. This is 2 Advisor, 3 Tech, 1 LOF, 1 Detail, department.  Compensation  up to $7000 a month range with a healthy guarantee for the first 3 to 6 months to let you get acclimated and up and running.  

 

Comment from a Placed Customer:

"Wade is very ethical, honest and works hard for his clients. He has the Employer and Applicants 

best interest in mind. He doesn't pull any punches, it is what it is. If you are looking for a new job

and need it to be confidential he is the person to call.  

Confidential Service Manager

CONFIDENTIAL HIGH LINE STORE

 

11591 SERVICE ADVISOR 

High Line Dealership ready to add a "Top Impact Player". A top long term Advisor has been promoted to Service Manager in another of this auto groups dealerships creating this opening. Car People has an Advisor we placed there 9 years ago who is still there and the Service Manager was placed by us just a few years ago. He's a great guy with a positive attitude and good to work for. Compensation is in the $50k to $70k range. It will grow as you learn the product, dealership and develop a trusting relationship with your customers. 

 

11641 SERVICE MANAGER Filled

Smaller Portland Metro Area dealership ready to hire a new Service Manager. This dealership is in a re-build mode and needs a leader to dive into this department and get it rolling. It's an 85% Manager job and 15% Advisor. Long term Owner and a great General Manager to work for who want a Manager with a specific car line, theirs.  We  placed a Service Manager with this GM ten years ago at another dealership and it went very well, they are still friends and keep in touch.  Compensation in the $5000 range per month to start.

 

11642 SERVICE ADVISOR SW Washington

Smaller dealership with a top car and truck line in need of a Service Advisor.  Monday through Friday 7:30 to 5:30 and every 3rd Saturday. You will get a weekday off the week you work Saturday. This a good spot for an Advisor with 6 months to 1 year experience. Compensation is in the $40k range to start.

 

COMMENT FROM AN EMPLOYER:

Car People has been and excellent service for us throughout the years. They really look our for us and our best 

interests with the candidates they send us to interview. We have had great success with the people we have hired

through Car People. Plus they back up their referrals and will make a free replacement if someone doesn't work out. 

Corporate Fixed Operations Director 

LARGE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

 

 

11631 SERVICE MANAGER Relocate / Tier One Import Dueled with a Domestic Line including Trucks / ON HOLD

General Manager in need of a Hands-On Leader who will run the Service Department with "Pride of Ownership."  This is a great opportunity to "prove" yourself to this GM who will most likely completely delegate all responsibilities to the right person. Beautiful facility in a community where there isn't any competition. This is a perfect set-up for an energetic, honest, and career oriented individual who wants to do it the right way. This isn't a "sit behind the desk" job, that won't fly. You will need to be engaged with the customer base and provide superior training to your staff. Again, run it like it's your own business. Compensation will depend on experience level.  

 

11636 SERVICE DIRECTOR Filled

Dealership with a very good General Manager in search of a new Service Director. Past experience successfully managing a dealership Service Department over a good period of time a plus. This conservative General Manager want to see a combination of job stability, good recruitment skills and ability to create a high morale / high producing Service Department. Compensation in the $100k to $150k range per year. 

 

 

Comment from a placed customer:

"I contacted Wade about finding a new job and he did all of the work for me. It was seamless. He had quality interviews 
to send me on. When I went to an interview it was like I already had my foot in the door, like a 3rd interview. 
He made it a lot easier for me, I hadn't interviewed for a new job in a long time. " 

Placed Service Manager 

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

(This applicant had a good job history and good  references.)

 

11582 SERVICE ADVISOR 

Solid popular product, great location and a good Service Manager to work for, we placed him there. This Advisor spot that is open is ready for a high producing Advisor to step right in and be off and running. You will be rewarded for you efforts that result in treating customers with respect, advising them on needed repairs and maintenance and gaining their business. This department is run fairly with no favorites. The dealership has a long term owner and is financially healthy. The new models coming out are going to be a big hit with the loyal customer base. Compensation is in the $50k to $70k range. It will grow as you learn the product, dealership and develop a trusting relationship with your customers. 

 

11586 SERVICE ADVISOR Filled

Multi-Line Domestic Dealership looking for a Domestic brand Advisor with a track record of good CSI and retaining a high Effective Labor Rate. This is a selling position with a good flow of customers. Your knowledge and experience as an Advisor with Domestic cars and trucks is vital. Great product, nice location and long term ownership.  Compensation is in the $50k to $65k range based on your performance. 

 

WE GET NEW OPENINGS & FILL SOME ALREADY LISTED, UPDATING THE  WEBSITE AS TIME PERMITS
If you are automotive experienced but don't see a job that's a fit please still email us your resume. We may have a great opening or get one soon that's a fit for you. Most jobs are the Portland / Vancouver area unless stated elsewhere.

 

11529 SERVICE ADVISOR Filled

Dual Import in need of a high energy, customer oriented Service Advisor. Positive Service Manager to work for who Car People placed five years ago. It's a hands-on, busy Service Drive that requires a good multi-tasking skill level. You will need to show a stable work history plus references from former Managers attesting to your abilities and success as an above average Advisor. Compensation is in the $50k to $70k range. It will grow as you learn the product, dealership and develop your customers. 

 


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 a good job history and good  references.)

 

 

 

***********  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: 

 

11056 PARTS COUNTER Filled

Luxury car line dealership in search of a internet technical Parts Person for a newly opened Wholesale department with two national websites. You will need to have experience cropping pictures with Microsoft Photoshop and posting them to the website.  Ability to learn and become proficient with all of the new computerized accessories and systems in new vehicles. This car line has many new bells and whistles creating a larger parts market for product. Compensation at $35k to $40k per year. 

 

11520 LEAD SERVICE ADVISOR Filled

Very well run dealership with a unique and niche product including a nice facility including a big Service Department. Progressive and energetic Service Manager who is ready to expand. It's an easy going environment that is more Mom & Pop than Corporate. They have the business and the room to add more Techs if they could find the right Advisor. Compensation in the $3500 a month  range to start but more is there to make for an individual who wants to work at a good pace, stay on task and handle a lot of customers. The Techs can handle a lot more hours per day.  

 

COMMENT FROM A PLACED CUSTOMER:

Car People is a very good Service for Advisors and Managers to find a new job. Wade is in touch with everybody 
and made me feel I was important. He helped me stand up when I was beaten down by my current employer. 

Confidential New Service Manager 

 IMPORT DEALERSHIP

(This applicant had a good job history and good  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.  

 

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.

 

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.  Wade's a great long term career advisor for you.  

Confidential Assistant Service Manager

CONFIDENTIAL HIGH LINE STORE

 

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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