Used Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Richmond Ford Lincoln•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Richmond Ford is seeking a motivated Used Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join their award-winning sales team. This role focuses on growing the dealership's inventory by purchasing vehicles directly from customers. The specialist will identify customers within the service department (approximately 1,500 per month) who may be ready to sell, appraise their vehicles, make offers, and acquire them for the dealership. Opportunities also exist to source vehicles through other channels and build a personal pipeline of sellers, rather than waiting for customers to come to the showroom.

Requirements

Automotive sales, appraisal, or buying experience
Comfortable approaching customers and asking for the sale
Ability to accurately evaluate vehicles and negotiate purchases
Strong communication and follow-up skills
Competitive, self-motivated, and driven to earn
Available to work flexible hours and weekends
Ready to learn new product information quickly and eager to improve
Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members
Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
Clean driving record and valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit

Responsibilities

Identify customers within the service department who may be ready to sell their vehicle.
Appraise vehicles.
Make offers to purchase vehicles.
Acquire vehicles for the dealership.
Source vehicles through other channels.
Build a pipeline of sellers.