Pre-Owned Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Best Ford•Nashua, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is not your traditional used car buyer role. Best Ford is looking for a digitally fluent, data-driven Pre-Owned Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to source and purchase pre-owned inventory across a wide range of online and digital channels — without ever stepping foot in a physical auction lane. You will work from a desk, armed with multiple screens, real-time market data tools, and direct access to the nation’s largest digital wholesale and retail platforms. Your job is to find the right car, at the right price, at the right time — and your eye for value will directly drive the profitability of our pre-owned operation. If you are equally comfortable analyzing market trends and discovering a deal as you are navigating online platforms and digital tools, this role was built for you.

Requirements

Prior automotive dealership experience required — sales, used car management, or appraisal background strongly preferred
Highly computer proficient with the ability to navigate multiple platforms, tools, and data sources simultaneously
Experience with online auction platforms (Manheim, ADESA, OVE, TradeRev, or similar) strongly preferred
Working knowledge of vehicle valuation tools: Black Book, MMR, KBB, vAuto, or equivalent
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and make confident, fast purchasing decisions
Excellent detail skills and a sharp eye for vehicle value and condition
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a high volume of simultaneous sourcing activity
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, data-heavy environment
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

college degree a plus

Responsibilities

Source and purchase pre-owned vehicles through online auction platforms including Manheim, ADESA, OVE, TradeRev, and dealer-to-dealer networks
Monitor and bid on factory sales, manufacturer remarketing programs, and fleet/lease return channels
Identify and acquire vehicles through digital retail sources including Facebook Marketplace, CarGurus, AutoTrader, Cars.com, and private party listings
Accurately appraise and book out vehicles using Black Book, Manheim Market Report (MMR), KBB, and vAuto or similar inventory management tools
Analyze real-time market data to identify high-demand, high-turn inventory opportunities and avoid slow-moving segments
Manage transportation and logistics coordination for purchased vehicles from point of acquisition to lot arrival
Maintain purchasing records, track cost-to-market ratios, and report acquisition activity to management
Stay current on market trends, regional pricing shifts, and emerging acquisition channels