Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Hunt Club Nissan/417 Nissan

AutoCanada Inc.•Ottawa, ON

46d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for strategically acquiring and managing pre-owned inventory to drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth for two Nissan dealerships: 417 Nissan and Hunt Club Nissan. This role requires a disciplined, data-driven approach to vehicle acquisition—buying the right vehicles at the right price to maintain a profitable front-end gross while keeping inventory turn rates high.

Requirements

2+ years of pre-owned vehicle purchasing experience with a proven track record of profitability.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills—knowing the true value of a vehicle before purchase, not after it sells.
Experience working with senior leadership and management teams at franchise dealerships to acquire inventory.
High-pressure work ethic—you thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments.
Expertise in dealership systems and processes (vAuto, buy-to-sale strategy, reconditioning, etc.).
Excellent communication skills—confidence in negotiating, influencing, and closing deals.
A disciplined buying mindset—growth is important, but profitability is the priority.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
OMVIC certification is required for this role.

Responsibilities

Managing your acquired inventory from purchase to sale completion—owning the full sales lifecycle.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior leaders and management teams at new car stores to secure premium inventory opportunities.
Using data and market insights (vAuto, dealership analytics, and competitive pricing tools) to make profitable, strategic buying decisions.
Thriving in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while ensuring a disciplined buying approach.
Confidently communicating with dealership teams and leadership—over-communication is a plus.
Ensuring inventory moves quickly, supporting the company’s 85-90% sell-through rate every 30 days.