Vehicle Acquisition Specialist-BMW Fremont

AutoNation • Fremont, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AutoNation is a leading automotive retailer in the United States, providing a wide range of vehicles, financing, parts, and expert maintenance services. The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist role focuses on increasing dealership inventory by purchasing vehicles from customers. This position emphasizes delivering an exceptional customer experience throughout the 'We'll Buy Your Car' process, aiming to fulfill the 'check within an hour' promise. The role offers flexible hours, hourly pay, and a bonus for each vehicle purchased. AutoNation is transforming the car-buying experience and seeks motivated, customer-focused individuals to join their team, which offers no-haggle pricing, nationwide inventory, and a supportive environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Extremely self-motivated
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience
• Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills
• Organization and follow-up skills
• Experience and desire to work with technology
• Using sound judgement, research, and excellent interpersonal skills to make offers on vehicles
• Valid In-State Driver's License and an acceptable, safe driving record

Nice To Haves

• Sales or customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming leads through AutoNation and third-party websites, by phone, internet and walk-in traffic
• Utilizes all available resources to identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicle
• Set up appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal
• Executes the AutoNation We'll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process
• Reviews vehicle condition reports and inspects vehicles onsite
• Interacts with customers throughout the day, both in person and over the phone
• Refer customers who prefer to trade-in instead of selling their vehicles to the sales team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k matching
• Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
• 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
• Opportunity to join the DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment

What This Job Offers

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