Toyota Pasadena- Automotive Acquisition Specialist

We are looking for a qualified Acquisition Specialist for a family-owned and operated dealership.

We are seeking a customer-oriented, high-energy, self-motivated individual. We offer competitive pay, an excellent working environment, and a great benefits package.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Responsible for following up and scheduling appointments for customers to come in and appraise and purchase their used vehicles, including any necessary follow-up and coordination.
• Prospect and engage potential sellers through various channels including service drive, CRM leads, social media, phone calls, and walk-ins.
• Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
• Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures of the vehicles, and inputting vehicle data into our appraisal software.
• Work with Sales Managers to build and propose an offer to the seller.
• Introduce guests to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after the purchase of their existing vehicle.
• Review monthly goals with management on vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
• Purchase 10 or more vehicles per month.
• Conduct accurate vehicle assessments by collecting and recording all required information for customer appraisal.
• Identify potential purchases by researching current market trends and analyzing incoming inventory.
• Research the motor vehicle industry to monitor competition and analyze the demand for different models.
• Handle paperwork related to vehicle purchases and sales.
• Stay up to date with dealership policies and procedures.
• Ensure all acquisitions comply with company policies, processes, and meet all legal and regulatory standards.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance.
• Maintain a professional appearance including following the dealership dress code.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Meets all applicable safety requirements for the position and work environment.

Requirements (included but not limited to):

• MUST have 2 or more years’ Automotive Acquisition experience.
• Toyota experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated with confidence in your ability to be successful.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Acquisition Specialist has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $17.50 and $18.00. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position may also pay a production bonus based on individual performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.