Vehicle Acquisition / Equity Mining Specialist

Bob Mills Auto Group•Darlington, SC

5d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Bob Mills Chevrolet is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to acquire inventory and support dealership operations. The role sources vehicles through auctions, licensed dealers, lenders, private-party listings, digital lead platforms, and other wholesale channels. It includes managing seller follow-up, appraisal appointments, initial vehicle inspections, history-report reviews, reconditioning and merchandising processes, purchase negotiations and paperwork, wholesale sales, inventory tracking, payments, title transfers, transportation, and internal reporting. The specialist also responds to inbound inquiries, contacts prospective sellers, supports trade evaluations and retail operations, and provides after-hours sales floor coverage. The role works toward inventory acquisition goals, including Market Day Supply (MDS) and Cost to Market (CTM) targets. Bob Mills Auto Group describes itself as a family-owned and operated automotive group serving the South Carolina community. It offers a high-energy, family-oriented environment with support and opportunities for professional growth. The position is full-time and pays $60,000–$70,000 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid in-state driver's license and a safe driving record.
Proficiency with automotive data mining and valuation software, such as Vettx, KBB, Mastermind, AutoAlert, and AutoTrader.
Strong market research, vehicle valuation, and offer-making capabilities grounded in sound judgment.
Self-motivated goal-setter with excellent communication, prospecting, negotiation, organization, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Acquire vehicle inventory through auctions, licensed dealers, lenders, private-party listings, digital lead platforms, and other wholesale channels as directed by management.
Maintain long-term follow-up with prospective sellers who are not ready to sell immediately.
Manage appraisal appointments, conduct initial inspections, review vehicle history reports such as CARFAX, and ensure acquired vehicles are processed through reconditioning and merchandising.
Present competitive cash offers, negotiate terms, finalize buy-side paperwork, and oversee wholesale vehicle sales as the liaison between the dealership and buyers.
Manage inventory tracking, payment processing, title transfers, transportation logistics, and internal reporting for purchases and wholesale dispositions.
Answer inbound inquiries and make proactive outbound calls to prospective sellers.
Assist the sales department with trade evaluations, retail operations, and after-hours sales floor coverage.
Adhere to inventory acquisition goals, including Market Day Supply (MDS) and Cost to Market (CTM) targets.