Vehicle Acquisition Specialist
My Auto Grand RapidsJob description: As a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring vehicles to enhance our use car inventory. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of our vehicle procurement process. Your expertise will contribute directly to maintaining and improving our fleet's performance and overall operations. If you are looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive pay, benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. Join our team today! Duties: - Identify potential sources for acquiring vehicles including dealerships, auctions, private sellers, and leasing companies - Conduct market research to stay updated on the latest trends, pricing, and availability of vehicles relevant to our fleet requirements - Inspect vehicles to ensure they meet our quality standards and specifications before acquisition - Manage all documentation related to vehicle acquisitions including contracts, titles, and registration to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements - Maintain accurate records of acquired vehicles and manage inventory levels to meet operational needs - Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in the vehicle acquisition process and implement appropriate solutions Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent - Fluent in social media platforms - Customer service - Phone and computer skills - Excellent problem-solving skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Good communication skills, both verbal and written - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills - Can identify different makes and models of vehicles Skills: - Sales management - Inventory control - Market knowledge - Automotive sales experience - Math skills for calculations and measurements - Customer service skills for interacting with clients - Organizational skills for managing tasks efficiently - Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients - Sales skills for promoting products or services - Bilingual proficiency is a plus We’re looking for applicants who exhibit qualities of integrity, willingness to be challenged, eagerness to learn and are compassionate towards customers and coworkers alike. As a team, we value Faith, Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Strategic Growth, and we are looking to add a team member who will exhibit these values as well. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person