Automotive Detailer & Inventory Photographer

Starting at $20.00 per Hour | Training Provided

Love cars? Join the Suburban Exotics team.

Suburban Exotics is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented team member to join our team as an Automotive Detailer & Inventory Photographer. This position is primarily focused on detailing and preparing luxury and exotic vehicles for sale, delivery, display, and special events.

In addition to detailing responsibilities, you'll photograph inventory, create online vehicle listings, and help maintain the presentation of our dealership inventory.

No professional detailing experience is required—we'll train the right candidate. An interest in automotive photography, vehicle presentation, or luxury vehicles is a plus.

This position reports directly to the General Manager.

What You'll Do

Vehicle Detailing & Preparation

The majority of this role involves preparing vehicles to meet the high presentation standards expected at Suburban Exotics.

Interior Detailing

• Clean carpets, mats, glass, vents, trim, and headliners

• Clean and condition leather surfaces

• Ensure vehicles are showroom-ready inside and out

Exterior Detailing

• Clean wheels, wheel wells, door jambs, trunk/hatch jambs, and fuel doors

• Detail engine bays and exhaust tips

• Perform clay bar treatments and iron removal processes

• Assist with paint correction, buffing, and polishing (training available)

Vehicle Inspection & Inventory Management

• Inspect newly delivered vehicles for transportation damage

• Inspect used vehicles for cosmetic damage and document findings

• Print and install Buyers Guides, pricing sheets, and vehicle hang tags

• Create key tags for new and pre-owned inventory

• Laminate and install new vehicle window stickers

• Inventory vehicle accessories and organize storage

• Label EV chargers and battery maintainers with stock numbers

• Start outside inventory vehicles weekly to maintain battery health

• Refuel vehicles as needed

• Retrieve, stage, and move vehicles throughout dealership property

Inventory Photography & Online Merchandising

• Photograph new and used inventory following manufacturer and dealership standards

• Create vehicle descriptions and upload inventory to the dealership website

• Capture high-quality photos that accurately represent each vehicle

• Complete quarterly inventory audits using Stock Pulse

• Photograph VINs and inventory vehicles as required

• Maintain consistency and quality across all online listings

Dealership & Event Support

• Assist with dealership events, vehicle launches, and car shows

• Support events at M1 Concourse and other automotive venues

• Prepare vehicles for display with dealer plates and promotional materials

• Deliver paperwork and keys to body shop partners

• Maintain lot organization and cleanliness

• Salt and shovel sidewalks during winter months

• Remove snow from inventory vehicles as needed

Important

This position is primarily an automotive detailing role. Candidates should be comfortable spending a significant portion of their day cleaning, preparing, moving, and maintaining vehicle appearance. Photography and inventory merchandising are important responsibilities but are secondary to vehicle detailing and presentation.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

• High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship

• Willingness to learn professional detailing techniques

• Interest in automotive photography preferred

• Comfortable using smartphones, cameras, and basic computer applications

• Positive attitude and team-first mindset

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Compensation

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour

• Training provided

• Opportunity to learn advanced detailing and paint correction techniques

• Career growth opportunities within Lithia & Driveway

Benefits

We offer best-in-class industry benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Lithia Learning Center

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• Wellness Programs

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday

• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Regularly enter, exit, and move vehicles throughout dealership property

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

High School graduate or equivalent required. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. We are a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws.