Vehicle Acquistion Specialist

$60,000 - $84,000/Yr

Toyota Motors - Kelso, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Kelso, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in purchasing used vehicles in alignment with management's financial guidelines and purchasing policies. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong negotiation skills to appraise vehicles and ensure the dealership's inventory meets high standards. The specialist will also analyze market trends and customer interests to optimize purchasing decisions, contributing to the overall success of the dealership.

Responsibilities

• Discusses purchasing requirements with the general manager.
• Purchases vehicles from customers.
• Provides appraisals to service customers.
• Provides proper documentation to the office for purchases.
• Tracks results of purchases to monitor profitability.
• Analyzes sales history and local area trends to determine the best purchasing mix.
• Tracks customer interest in vehicles not in stock (lost sales).
• Keeps abreast of current market and current valuation of used vehicles.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding the used-vehicle industry.
• Works with service/reconditioning manager to get work done timely.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Attends manager meetings as requested.
• Test drives vehicles as needed.
• Must be insurable with company insurance.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (including listening, writing, speaking).
• Public relations skills.
• Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.
• Skill and ability to meet people and listen.
• Mental ability to conduct ongoing interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes.
• Skill and ability to sell and/or negotiate.
• Physical ability to use computer hardware/software.
• Understanding of the value of new and used vehicles.
• Complete understanding of the sales process.
• Ability to learn automotive specific programs.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $1,500 monthly salary plus $300-$500 per unit purchased based on cost to market percentage defined by vAuto.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): New full-time employees accrue 4 hours per pay period, totaling approximately 96 hours in the first year, with increases over time.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Extensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan for retirement planning.
• Paid Holidays: At least 2 paid holidays per year subject to eligibility requirements.