Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Automotive Acquisition SpecialistAt 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.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 platformsEvaluate vehicle condition, market value, and history reports to determine accurate appraisals and fair acquisition pricingNegotiate purchase terms and finalize deals with sellersMaintain detailed records of vehicle acquisitions, including purchase price, vehicle condition, and related documentationCollaborate with sales and management teams to identify high-demand inventory needs and trendsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vehicle sellers, auction representatives, wholesalers, and trade partnersMonitor market trends and adjust acquisition strategies accordinglyEnsure compliance with all dealership policies, state, and federal regulations regarding vehicle purchasing and documentationRequirements:Prior experience in automotive vehicle purchasing, appraisal, or sales preferredStrong negotiation and communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to multitask and manage multiple acquisitions leads simultaneouslyProficient with inventory management and appraisal tools (such as vAuto, Kelley Blue Book, etc.)Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and customer-first mindsetValid driver's license and clean driving recordAbility to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substancesAuthorized to work in the United States

Job Description

Automotive Acquisition SpecialistAt 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.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 platformsEvaluate vehicle condition, market value, and history reports to determine accurate appraisals and fair acquisition pricingNegotiate purchase terms and finalize deals with sellersMaintain detailed records of vehicle acquisitions, including purchase price, vehicle condition, and related documentationCollaborate with sales and management teams to identify high-demand inventory needs and trendsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vehicle sellers, auction representatives, wholesalers, and trade partnersMonitor market trends and adjust acquisition strategies accordinglyEnsure compliance with all dealership policies, state, and federal regulations regarding vehicle purchasing and documentationRequirements:Prior experience in automotive vehicle purchasing, appraisal, or sales preferredStrong negotiation and communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to multitask and manage multiple acquisitions leads simultaneouslyProficient with inventory management and appraisal tools (such as vAuto, Kelley Blue Book, etc.)Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and customer-first mindsetValid driver's license and clean driving recordAbility to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substancesAuthorized to work in the United States