Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Bill Dodge Auto Group•Westbrook, ME

2d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Bill Dodge Auto Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to help grow its pre-owned inventory. The role offers automotive professionals an opportunity to move beyond traditional sales and gain hands-on experience in vehicle appraisals, inventory acquisition, and dealership operations. The specialist works directly alongside the Used Car Manager and Finance Director, develops customer relationships, and learns from dealership leadership with the potential to build skills for future automotive management opportunities. Compensation is $75,000–$100,000 annually, including a guaranteed $1,000 weekly base salary and performance-based incentives for vehicle acquisitions and eligible aftersales protection product sales. Actual earnings depend on individual performance.

Requirements

Satisfactory background check.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Previous automotive experience in Sales Management, Finance Management, Service Advising, or Business Development Center (BDC) operations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting customer relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an interest in vehicle valuations, market trends, and inventory management.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and follow-up activities.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable engaging customers professionally and consultatively.
Ability to collaborate with sales, service, and dealership management teams.
Desire to grow professionally and develop skills for future automotive management opportunities.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with service customers, identify vehicle acquisition opportunities, and provide a professional, low-pressure customer experience.
Proactively evaluate daily service appointments to identify and acquire vehicles for retail or wholesale inventory.
Use sourcing tools such as AutoAlert, Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer, and social media platforms to identify potential inventory opportunities.
Work with the Used Car Manager to conduct vehicle appraisals, assess market values, and evaluate reconditioning costs and resale potential.
Connect customers interested in trading their vehicles with Client Advisors to support a seamless sales process.
Introduce eligible customers who choose to keep their vehicles to available service contracts and approved ownership-protection products.
Maintain an organized pipeline of acquisition opportunities, customer follow-ups, and potential inventory sources.
Collaborate with dealership leadership to understand inventory strategy, market demand, profitability, and dealership operations.
Understand the company's mission statement and core values and demonstrate them through customer interactions.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Voluntary benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability, and term life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off.
Customer and recruitment referral programs.
Career advancement opportunities.
Employee discounts on sales, parts, and service.
Paid training and professional development.
Hands-on mentorship from experienced dealership leadership.
Competitive earning potential, including a guaranteed weekly base salary and performance-based incentives.