Semi Truck Driver (Min 3 years exp/Class 1 DL Req) Picture Butte, AB

2025804 Alberta Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Pl

Employee and Family Assistance

Company-wide events and contests

Professional development

Job summary

AutoCanada is seeking an experienced Vehicle Acquisition Specialist in Winnipeg, MB to identify and analyze vehicle purchase opportunities through dealer appraisals, offsite auctions, and online venues. You will independently purchase vehicles and manage costs while balancing market trends in Canada and the USA.

You will assess vehicle damage, perform timely financial decisions, and support gross profit goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years sales or used vehicle wholesale experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Locate and analyze vehicle purchase opportunities from dealership appraisals, offsite auctions, or online venues.
• Appraise a targeted number of vehicles daily and execute purchase decisions based on analysis.
• Independently assess vehicle damage and related cost to make financially sound purchasing decisions.
• Monitor market trends in Canada and the USA to inform purchase decisions.
• Make detailed financial decisions within strict timeframes.
• Maintain purchasing objectives and gross profit margins as directed by the Territory Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Vehicle acquisition

Market analysis

Negotiation

Driver's license

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Position: Export Buyer
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Classification: Full-Time, Immediate Hire

AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success.

Our dealership Team Members are at the heart of our success, building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with customers across Canada. Our national network provides opportunities and support to build the career that’s right for you. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.

We’re looking for an experienced Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team! You’ll be responsible for analysing target vehicles for purchase and executing purchases based on their research. You’ll take direction from the Territory Manager on day-to-day strategy and provide marketplace feedback and analysis of their day-to-day activity. As a Specialist, you’ll be expected to perform in a high-risk environment by demonstrating an ability to make quick and informed decisions based on industry-specific data.

Your area of focus.

The role involves identifying and analyzing vehicle purchase opportunities through dealership appraisals, offsite auctions, and online platforms, making independent purchasing decisions based on thorough analysis. You will assess vehicle damage, monitor market trends in Canada and the USA, and make timely, financially sound decisions to meet purchasing and profit margin goals. Strong interpersonal skills, a client-focused approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential, along with attention to detail and financial acumen. Previous sales or wholesale vehicle experience and a valid driver’s license are preferred, along with a government-issued Salesperson’s permit.

What drives your day-to-day?

• Locate and analyze vehicle purchase opportunities from for the company through dealership appraisals, offsite auctions, or online venues
• Appraise a targeted number of vehicles every day and execute on purchase decisions based on the analysis
• Ability to independently assess vehicle damage and subsequent costs involved with the damage and make financially sound purchasing decisions
• Monitor market trends in Canada and the USA and use this information to make purchase decisions
• Make detailed financial decisions within strict timeframes
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and the ability to consistently deliver through achievement-oriented goal setting and focused execution
• Maintain objectives in purchasing and gross profit margins as directed by the Territory Manager
• Other duties as required

What are the must-haves…

• Position requires a valid driver’s license.
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and financial acumen.
• Team player who is self-motivated and work independently as required.
• Process-oriented with superior attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possession of, or in process of obtaining, a government issued Salespersons permit.
• 1 – 3 years of sales or used vehicle wholesale experience an asset.

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and foster a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.