Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - AutoNation Honda Valencia

AutoNation • Santa Clarita, CA

7d • $4,000 - $8,000

About The Position

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist acquires additional dealership inventory by purchasing vehicles from customers. The role focuses on providing an exceptional customer experience, managing expectations, and communicating throughout AutoNation’s “We’ll Buy Your Car” process. The associate works to deliver the program’s “check within an hour” promise. The position offers flexible hours and hourly pay plus a bonus for each vehicle purchased.

AutoNation describes its workplace as supportive and built on trust, transparency, and teamwork, with career paths into finance, management, and other areas. The company emphasizes no-haggle pricing and nationwide inventory, and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extremely self-motivated.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Sales or customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming leads from AutoNation and third-party websites, as well as by phone, internet, and walk-in traffic.
• Use available resources to identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicles.
• Set appointments for potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal.
• Execute the AutoNation We’ll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process.
• Review vehicle condition reports and inspect vehicles onsite.
• Interact with customers throughout the day, in person and over the phone.
• Refer customers who prefer to trade in their vehicles to the sales team.
• Make vehicle offers using sound judgment, research, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Discount offers through YouDecide.
• Career paths into finance, management, and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED