Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Carter Motors•Lynnwood, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Vehicle Acquisition Specialist At Carter Motors, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Carter Motors is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years. Job Description Are you passionate about cars, great at negotiating, and able to recognize a great vehicle when you see one? We are looking for an experienced, motivated Used Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join our Acura dealership. This position will be responsible for purchasing quality pre-owned vehicles directly from the general public and helping us grow our inventory with vehicles that our customers want to buy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys the automotive business, knows how to evaluate vehicles, and thrives on finding and acquiring the right cars at the right price.

Requirements

A strong negotiator who knows how to buy, not just sell.
Knowledgeable about automobiles, vehicle values, and the used-car market.
Comfortable inspecting vehicles and identifying potential mechanical or cosmetic issues.
Confident dealing directly with customers and private-party sellers.
Personable, professional, and trustworthy.
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Comfortable using technology, online vehicle valuation tools, auction data, and CRM systems.
Competitive and motivated by results.
Able to make sound decisions quickly while protecting the dealership's investment.
Prior automotive experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience in: Used vehicle sales or management, Vehicle appraisal, Automotive wholesale or purchasing, Dealership sales, Auction buying, Automotive service or repair, Private-party vehicle transactions.
WA state driver's license is required
Clean & Clear WA state driving record is required
Pre-employment background check, reference check & drug screen is required

Nice To Haves

Exceptional candidate who has a strong automotive background, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to evaluate and purchase vehicles.

Responsibilities

Purchase quality used vehicles directly from private-party sellers and the general public.
Identify vehicles that fit our dealership's inventory needs and Acura Certified/Pre-Owned strategy.
Inspect and appraise vehicles for mechanical condition, cosmetic condition, history, equipment, and marketability.
Research vehicle history, market values, auction data, and current retail pricing.
Determine an accurate acquisition value and negotiate purchase prices with vehicle owners.
Build relationships with private sellers and develop a strong pipeline of potential vehicle purchases.
Respond to online leads and inquiries from people interested in selling their vehicles.
Conduct in-person vehicle appraisals and purchase transactions.
Work closely with our Used Vehicle, Sales, Service, and Management teams to ensure acquired vehicles meet dealership standards.
Monitor the local market and identify opportunities to acquire desirable, hard-to-find, or high-demand vehicles.
Maintain accurate records of appraisals, purchases, vehicle costs, and acquisition activity.
Help ensure the dealership consistently has the right mix of high-quality pre-owned inventory.