Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Description

As a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and acquiring vehicles for our organization. Your responsibilities will include identifying potential vehicles, negotiating purchases, and ensuring that acquired vehicles meet our quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Sourcing:
Research and identify potential vehicles through various channels, including online marketplaces, auctions, and dealerships.

• Vehicle Evaluation:
Assess the condition, mileage, and overall value of potential vehicles to determine their suitability for our organization.

• Negotiation:
Conduct negotiations with sellers to secure the best possible deals on vehicle purchases.

• Documentation:
Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation related to vehicle acquisitions, including purchase orders, titles, and registration.

• Quality Control:
Ensure that acquired vehicles meet our quality standards and are in good working condition.

• Vehicle Preparation:
Coordinate the preparation of acquired vehicles, including cleaning, detailing, and any necessary repairs or maintenance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Proven experience in the automotive industry, preferably in vehicle acquisition or sales

• Previous experience with vehicle auctions.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Proficient in using computer software and online tools for vehicle research and acquisition.

• Valid driver's license.

Additional Skills (Preferred)

• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and maintenance.

• College degree preferred.

• Bilingual language skills.

Physical Requirements

• Walking/Standing:
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. Spends majority of the day at a desk and computer.

• Lifting/Carrying:
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Bending/Climbing:
Occasional bending, crouching, and climbing in and out of vehicles.

• Travel:
Occasional travel for vehicle acquisitions or auctions.

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Career Path –Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.

• Ongoing training and support

• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

• Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance

• Optional disability coverage

• 401k plan

• Paid Holidays

• PTO

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.

• We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.

• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.

• Culture:
We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!

• Highline Brands:
Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.

• We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career.

Do you have what it takes?

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