Pre-Owned Acquisition Specialist/Buyer

Swickard Gresham LLC, d/b/a Gresham Toyota•Gresham, OR

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About The Position

Veterans encouraged to apply. Inventory drives everything. The right inventory, bought the right way, is what fuels sales, protects margin, and keeps turn healthy. As a Pre-Owned Acquisition Specialist, you are responsible for sourcing, valuing, and acquiring used vehicles that match market demand and support a high-volume Toyota operation. This role rewards judgment, speed with discipline, and consistency. If you like making smart buys—not emotional ones—this role matters. About Us Gresham Toyota is a high-performing, guest-focused dealership that believes strong results come from strong systems. We operate with: Clear standards Data-backed decisions Respect for guests, vendors, and teammates We don’t chase inventory. We acquire it with purpose.

Requirements

Background in used-car buying, appraisals, sales, inventory management, or auctions (preferred)
Strong understanding of used-vehicle market trends and pricing tools
Confident negotiation and decision-making skills
High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Comfortable working with numbers, data, and digital platforms
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Auction experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Source vehicles through auctions, direct purchases, trade-ins, and local buy-backs
Use market data and pricing tools to appraise vehicles accurately
Negotiate purchases with professionalism and integrity
Ensure titles, disclosures, and documentation are complete and compliant
Evaluate vehicle condition, history reports, and reconditioning needs
Partner with Sales and Management to align inventory mix with demand and turn goals
Maintain inventory quality that supports Toyota’s reputation for value and reliability
Other duties as assigned.