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Description
At Groove Toyota we take pride in providing exceptional automotive experiences to our customers and continually strive to grow our vehicle inventory with high-quality, pre-owned vehicles. We’re currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven Automotive Acquisition Specialist to join our team.
Position Overview:
The Automotive Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring pre-owned vehicles for dealership inventory through various channels, including private party purchases, trade-ins, auctions, and wholesale opportunities. This position plays a vital role in ensuring a steady flow of quality inventory to support our dealership’s sales objectives.
Compensation:
This is a commission-based position. The compensation for this role is up to $100,000+ per year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively source and acquire pre-owned vehicles through private party purchases, trade-ins, auctions, and online platforms
- Evaluate vehicle condition, market value, and history reports to determine accurate appraisals and fair acquisition pricing
- Negotiate purchase terms and finalize deals with sellers
- Maintain detailed records of vehicle acquisitions, including purchase price, vehicle condition, and related documentation
- Collaborate with sales and management teams to identify high-demand inventory needs and trends
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vehicle sellers, auction representatives, wholesalers, and trade partners
- Monitor market trends and adjust acquisition strategies accordingly
- Ensure compliance with all dealership policies, state, and federal regulations regarding vehicle purchasing and documentation
Requirements
- Prior experience in automotive vehicle purchasing, appraisal, or sales preferred
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple acquisitions leads simultaneously
- Proficient with inventory management and appraisal tools (such as vAuto, Kelley Blue Book, etc.)
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and customer-first mindset
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substances
- Authorized to work in the United States
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