Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Goodson Acura•Dallas, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Goodson Acura, we’ve been a family-owned and operated dealership in Dallas for over 30 years. We genuinely care about our employees’ growth and success—and we treat every team member as family, not a number. As our Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our inventory strong by purchasing quality pre-owned vehicles directly from customers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, negotiating, and creating win-win solutions while representing one of Texas’ premier Acura dealerships. If you’re motivated, customer-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your efforts directly impact dealership success, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Previous automotive sales, vehicle acquisition, appraisal, or customer service experience preferred
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfortable using dealership software, CRM systems, appraisal tools, and Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
High school diploma or GED required
Professional appearance and demeanor
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys talking with people, solving problems, and finding opportunities where others don’t.
Competitive yet customer-focused
Confident negotiators
Relationship builders
Highly organized
Coachable and eager to learn
Goal-oriented
Positive and professional
Motivated by performance and results

Responsibilities

Purchase quality pre-owned vehicles directly from customers through dealership appointments, service drive opportunities, internet leads, phone inquiries, and walk-in traffic
Build trust and establish rapport with customers by providing a transparent, professional, and pressure-free appraisal experience
Conduct vehicle walkarounds and accurately evaluate vehicle condition, history, and market value
Explain the appraisal process clearly and confidently while presenting competitive offers
Utilize appraisal software, vehicle history reports, auction data, and market research to determine vehicle values
Negotiate vehicle purchases while maintaining dealership profitability and delivering an exceptional customer experience
Partner closely with the Sales, Service, and Management teams to identify acquisition opportunities
Follow up promptly with customers who have received appraisals to maximize vehicle purchase opportunities
Maintain accurate customer information and follow-up activity within the dealership CRM
Consistently meet or exceed monthly vehicle acquisition goals
Stay current on market trends, wholesale values, and inventory demands
Represent Goodson Acura with professionalism and integrity throughout every customer interaction
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match; eligible employees may begin contributing after 90 days of full-time employment—no open enrollment required
Free Direct Primary Care (“Concierge”) doctor
Earn up to 4 weeks of paid vacation, with the option to cash out
Paid Bereavement Leave
5 Paid Holidays plus one additional floating PTO day
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability
Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per semester for approved coursework toward a two-year degree or equivalent (recipient must remain employed for 12 months following final reimbursement)
Annual service bonus: $50 per year of service, presented in cash by the owner
Annual Thanksgiving turkey presented by ownership
Thanksgiving and Christmas lunches
Custom gold anniversary ring after 5 years
Two diamonds added every additional five years
Rolex watch at 25 years
Annual silver bar beginning at 30 years of service