Acquisition Specialist

Groove Toyota • Englewood, CO

10h • $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed