Now Hiring · Hattiesburg, MS
Build Your Career at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg
Sell and service one of today’s most in-demand brands with a locally owned team where customers know our people by name — and where growth into management is encouraged, not promised and forgotten.
LocalLocally owned — not a faceless chain
HealthHealth & dental benefits full-time
PaidPaid vacation & paid training
UpReal growth into management
Why Here
A Career, Not Just a Job
The same things customers praise in our reviews — the people, the honesty, the hospitality — are what make this a good place to work.
Culture
Southern Hospitality, Inside Too
Customers call us family in their reviews. That starts with how the team treats each other — locally owned, names known, doors open.
Product
A Brand That Sells Itself
Kia is one of the hottest lineups in the industry — award-winning SUVs, EVs and a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty that keeps service bays busy and paychecks steady.
Growth
Promote From Within
Unlimited growth potential into management is encouraged. Start on the floor or in the lane, and build toward running one.
Benefits
Benefits From Day One Roles
Full-time positions come with health and dental benefits, paid vacation and paid training — plus an aggressive draw/commission plan in sales.
Open Positions
Where Do You Fit?
Openings vary week to week — these are the roles we hire for most. Don’t see yours? Apply anyway; we keep every application on file.
Sales Consultant
Full-time · Start immediately. Experience preferred, but a positive attitude and solid work ethic are equally as valuable — we’ll train you, and pay you while we do.
- Health & dental benefits + paid vacation
- Aggressive draw/commission plan
- Paid training · growth into management
Service Consultant / Advisor
Experienced. Be the face of the service drive — greet customers, set expectations and keep the visit stress-free (their words in our reviews, not ours).
- Health & dental benefits + paid vacation
- Busy, established service department
- Factory training on the Kia lineup
Service Technician
Experienced. Work a steady book of business built on factory warranty and Kia’s 10-year powertrain warranty — the bays stay full.
- Health & dental benefits + paid vacation
- Kia factory training & certification path
- Consistent volume, modern shop
All Other Positions
Always accepting applications. Parts, detail, lot, BDC, office — if you’re customer-first and dependable, we want to meet you.
- Tell us where you’d fit best
- Applications kept on file
- Apply online or in person
The Team You’d Join
Customers Name Our People in Their Reviews
That’s the kind of place this is — do right by people, and they remember you.
★★★★★
“They were very informative and helpful when picking my car — full information upfront, straight and honest with me. Kelcey was a good person to have assist me, and John walked me through all the paperwork.”
Zachary R. · Sales Customer
★★★★★
“Over-pleased with the service and the friendly experience. Jeff Williams was the nicest man and helped in every way he could to get me into my truck, and his sales manager went above and beyond with all the paperwork. Nothing but awesome words for everyone — hope to see y’all again.”
Chuck B. · Sales Customer
★★★★★
“Friendly, accommodating staff — getting my car serviced was a very good feeling. Everyone had an awesome attitude and I was treated with respect and courtesy. They were a big help getting me into a car I thought I’d never be able to afford — thanks to them working with me, I’m a very satisfied customer. I’d recommend Kia to anyone looking for a vehicle.”
Elizabeth D. · Sales & Service Customer
Next Step
Three Ways to Apply
1. Apply Online
Five minutes, from your phone. Pick the position you want and tell us about yourself.
2. Apply in Person
Come shake hands — ask for the manager of the department you’re interested in.
3. Call Us
Questions about a role, schedule or pay plan before you apply? Ask directly.
Careers FAQs
Do I need dealership experience?⌄
Not for every role. In sales, experience is preferred but a positive attitude and solid work ethic are equally as valuable — we provide paid training. Service consultant and technician roles do look for relevant experience.
What benefits do you offer?⌄
Full-time positions include health and dental benefits, paid vacation and paid training. Sales features an aggressive draw/commission plan, and growth into management is encouraged.
How do I apply?⌄
Apply online right on this page, in person at , or call and ask for the department’s hiring manager.
Which departments are hiring?⌄
Openings vary, but we regularly hire in sales, service (advisors and technicians) and support roles — and we accept applications for all positions at any time.
Automotive Jobs in Hattiesburg, MS
Searching for auto sales jobs, Kia technician jobs or auto mechanic jobs near me on the Pine Belt? Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg hires across every department of the dealership — sales careers, service advisor jobs, Kia technician jobs and wholesale parts jobs — right here in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where I-59, US-49, US-98 and US-11 converge.
Service & Technician Careers
Our service department hires at every experience level: master technician jobs, B technician and C technician jobs, quick lube technician jobs, auto mechanic jobs and Kia mechanic jobs near you. Advisors run the lane through our Kia service advisor jobs in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and factory warranty keeping the bays full, service tech jobs near the Pine Belt don’t get steadier than this.
Sales, BDC & Management Careers
On the showroom side, explore auto sales jobs and Kia sales careers, internet sales jobs, BDC sales jobs and call center jobs — plus sales manager jobs for proven closers ready to lead. Every path comes with paid training and a promote-from-within culture.
Browse all automotive jobs in Hattiesburg, MS, or apply now — we serve drivers (and hire team members) from Hattiesburg, Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Laurel, Columbia, Wiggins and across the Pine Belt.