Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - 417 Nissan

AutoCanada•Ottawa, IL

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. 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.

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.