Buyer

$50,000 - $100,000/Yr

Toyota Marin - San Rafael, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Rafael, CA

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

Toyota Marin is looking for a Vehicle Acquisition Associate. The Vehicle Acquisition Associate will be focused on acquiring additional inventory for the dealership by actively prospecting outside of the Toyota Marin network. The Vehicle Acquisition Associate will identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicle. This Associate will have consistent interaction with customers throughout the day, both in-person and over the phone. This role will primarily make cold contact with prospects who have their vehicle advertised for sale, both online and as walk-ins to the store. They will set appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal. To be successful, you should have excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review vehicle condition reports
• Determine wholesale and retail prices
• Inspect and accept vehicles arriving onsite
• Create and execute reconditioning plan to prepare vehicle for sale
• Using sound judgement, research, and excellent interpersonal skills to make offers on vehicles and close sales
• Driving incremental business through a high-level of engagement with customers
• Turn prospective Vehicle Procurement Customers over to an 'elite' sales team for a sales opportunity
• Work with management to identify current inventory needs

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License & Sales License (or able to acquire)
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Extremely self-motivated
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate with mechanics, customers, and management

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Equal opportunity employer