Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Portland OR | Dick Hannah Dealerships

Dick Hannah Acura • Portland, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This role involves purchasing used vehicles within management’s financial guidelines and purchasing policies, as well as providing appraisals to service customers. If you have a keen eye for vehicle value and excel in negotiation, apply now to contribute to our dealership’s successful used car inventory.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (including listening, writing, speaking/phone skills).
• Public relations skills.
• Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the general public.
• Skill and ability to meet people and listen.
• Mental ability to conduct on-going interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to actively participate in team-oriented process.
• Skill and ability to sell and/or negotiate.
• Physical ability to use computer hardware/software.
• Organization skills required.
• Understand the value of new and used vehicles.
• Complete understanding of sales process.
• Ability to learn automotive specific programs.

Responsibilities

• Discusses purchasing requirements with General Sales Manager.
• Purchases vehicles from customers.
• Provides appraisals to service customers.
• Provides proper documentation to the office for purchases.
• Tracks results of purchases to monitor profitability.
• Analyzes sales history and local area trends to determine the best purchasing mix.
• Tracks customer interest in vehicles not in stock (lost sales).
• Keeps abreast of current market and current valuation of used vehicles.
• Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding the used-vehicle industry.
• Work with service/reconditioning manager to get work done timely.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Attends manager meetings as requested.
• Test drive vehicles as needed.
• Must be insurable with company insurance.

Benefits

• Average monthly earnings of $4,000-$7,000.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• medical
• dental
• vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed