Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - BMW of Buena Park

AutoNation • Buena Park, CA

14d • $3,000 - $8,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist acquires additional dealership inventory by purchasing vehicles from customers. The role provides an exceptional customer experience by managing expectations and communicating throughout AutoNation’s “We’ll Buy Your Car” process, with the goal of delivering the program’s “check within an hour” promise. The position involves engaging prospective sellers, arranging appraisal appointments, inspecting vehicles, making offers, and completing the same-day payment process. It offers flexible hours and hourly pay plus a bonus for each vehicle purchased.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming leads from AutoNation and third-party websites, 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 AutoNation’s 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 strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Hourly pay plus a bonus for each vehicle purchased.
• Competitive 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.
• Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide.

What This Job Offers

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