Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - AutoNation Chevrolet North

AutoNation•Denver, CO

16h•$3,000 - $7,000•Onsite

About The Position

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, with a nationwide dealership network offering new and used vehicles, financing, parts, maintenance, and repair services. The company also supports cancer-related causes through its DRV PNK initiative. The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist acquires additional dealership inventory by purchasing vehicles from customers. The role focuses on providing an exceptional customer experience, managing expectations, and communicating throughout AutoNation’s “We’ll Buy Your Car” process, with a goal of delivering on the program’s “check within an hour” promise. The position offers flexible hours, hourly pay, and a bonus for each vehicle purchased. The posting describes this role as on-site and gives average pay of $3,000–$7,000 or more per month. AutoNation describes its sales environment as featuring no-haggle pricing, nationwide inventory, and a supportive team. It offers career paths into finance, management, and other areas. The company emphasizes trust, transparency, teamwork, diversity, equity, inclusion, and making a positive impact.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Extremely self-motivated.
Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
Ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills.
Organization and follow-up skills.
Experience and desire to work with technology.
Sound judgment and research skills when making offers on vehicles.
Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record.
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Sales or customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to incoming leads from AutoNation and third-party websites, by phone and internet, and to walk-in traffic.
Use available resources to identify and engage private parties interested in selling their vehicles.
Schedule appointments for prospective sellers to visit the dealership for an appraisal.
Execute AutoNation’s We’ll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process.
Review vehicle condition reports and inspect vehicles onsite.
Interact with customers throughout the day, in person and over the phone.
Refer customers who prefer to trade in their vehicles to the sales team.
Make vehicle offers using sound judgment, research, and interpersonal skills.
Manage customer expectations and communicate throughout the vehicle-purchasing process.
Work toward delivering on the program’s “check within an hour” promise.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
401(k) matching.
Health insurance plans.
Dental insurance plans.
Vision insurance plans.
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.
Flexible hours.
Bonus for each vehicle purchased.
Career paths into finance, management, and other areas.