Vehicle Acquisition Representative I - Kearny Mesa Hyundai

Sunroad Automotive • San Diego, CA

10d • $32 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Acquisition Representative I supports the vehicle acquisition team by assisting in sourcing, evaluating, and processing vehicle purchases. This role involves administrative tasks, research, and coordination to ensure the efficient acquisition of quality inventory.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; required to have California driver's license within 30 days following date of hire.
• At least one year of verifiable driving experience.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description.
• Familiarity with digital valuation and inventory tools (vAuto, KBB ICO, CRM).
• Excellent communication, phone outreach, and customer negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior automotive sales, BDC, appraisal, or customer relations experience preferred.
• Previous experience in automotive sales, administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of automotive terminology and market trends.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively work multi-platform leads (AutoHub, MotoAcquire, KBB Instant Cash Offer, and CarGurus) through targeted calls, texts, and emails.
• Maintain rigorous outreach discipline, ensuring initial customer contact is initiated within 15 minutes of digital submission.
• Execute daily service lounge rotations to connect with scheduled guests, maintaining a daily target of at least 8 appraisals and customer contacts.
• Perform physical vehicle walkarounds, evaluate wear and tear, verify tire/brake/body condition, and pull CARFAX reports for manager review.
• Prepare and assemble purchase packets accurately, including bills of sale, payoff verifications, odometer disclosures, and title transfer paperwork.
• Immediately log acquired vehicles into store inventory tools (vAuto) with detailed specifications, trade notes, vendor/customer profiles, and high-res imagery.
• Meet and exceed monthly department volume benchmarks, targeting a minimum standard of 12 acquired retail/wholesale units per month.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Conduct test drives to assess mechanical performance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• 401k (with Employer match)
• Vacation Package
• Tenure recognition and awards
• Vehicle Purchase Discount Program
• Vehicle Service Discount Program
• Golf Benefits at Maderas Golf Club (subject to qualification)

What This Job Offers

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