Used Vehicle Buyer​/Acquisition Manager

A well-established automotive dealership in the Charlotte market is looking to add a Used Vehicle Buyer / Acquisition Manager to our team. This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience with used vehicle sourcing or inventory decisions and is ready for a position with greater ownership, stability, and support.

If you have experience buying vehicles, evaluating market values, working with auctions or dealer trades, or supporting used car inventory decisions, and you’re looking for a more focused, long-term opportunity, we’d like to speak with you.

Benefits:

• $100,000 - $160,000+ a year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Advancement within the group

Key Responsibilities :

• Source and acquire used vehicles through auctions, dealer networks, trade-ins, and direct-buy channels
• Analyze market trends, pricing data, and vehicle values to make informed purchasing decisions
• Determine retail vs wholesale strategy for acquired inventory
• Manage vehicle flow to maximize turn and profitability
• Monitor aging inventory and market performance
• Coordinate with management, sales, and operations teams to align inventory with dealership goals
• Oversee disposition of non-retail vehicles through auctions or dealer-to-dealer channels
• Ensure accurate documentation, titles, and compliance related to acquisitions

Qualifications &

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Used Vehicle Buyer, Acquisition Manager, Wholesale Manager, or Used Car Manager is required
• Proven background in used vehicle sourcing, valuation, and inventory management
• Proven ability to manage inventory performance and profitability
• Analytical mindset with strong negotiation skills
• Organized, decisive, and comfortable working independently
• Experience in high-volume dealership or dealer group environments preferred

All applications and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status.