Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Destination Honda Burnaby

Destination Auto Group • Burnaby, BC

1d • CA$60,000 - CA$120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Recognized as the 2019 and 2022 Canadian Automotive Dealers Association (CADA) Laureate Award Winner for Business Innovation and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2024, Destination Honda Burnaby is looking for a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist who is looking to take the next step with their career! This is an excellent opportunity for a highly adaptable person looking for a multifaceted and fast-paced environment within a growing automotive company.

Requirements

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confident approaching and speaking with new people
• Self-motivated and comfortable creating your own opportunities
• Persistent, organized, and results-oriented
• Strong customer-service and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving abstract
• Ability to qualify for a VSA licence or already hold one

Nice To Haves

• Automotive experience is preferred but not required
• Sales, retail, hospitality, telephone sales, or customer-service experience is an asset
• Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Punjabi language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Source vehicles from private sellers through Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, online classifieds, referrals, networking, and other channels
• Identify and research vehicles that may be suitable for dealership inventory
• Contact private sellers and build professional relationships
• Negotiate vehicle purchases and work toward mutually beneficial agreements
• Schedule appointments and coordinate vehicle inspections
• Follow up consistently with prospective sellers
• Maintain knowledge of vehicle makes, models, pricing, and market conditions
• Work closely with management throughout the acquisition process
• Consistently operate in a professional and ethical manner

Benefits

• Comprehensive internal sales foundation training program
• A competitive compensation plan
• Enhanced group health benefits program
• An environment that is friendly, respectful, collaborative and ultimately supports your success
• Employee recognition, celebration and company culture events
• Long term and accelerated career opportunities

What This Job Offers

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