Car Acquisition Specialist — Flexible Hours + Bonus

AutoNation Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health/dental/vision insurance

Maternity benefits

Employee vehicle discounts

YouDecide deals

DRVPNK charitable donations

Job summary

AutoNation is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist in California to acquire inventory by purchasing customer vehicles. You will deliver an exceptional customer experience, manage expectations, and communicate throughout the We'll Buy Your Car process.

Flexible hours, hourly pay with a bonus per vehicle purchased, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide network. The role emphasizes strong communication, product knowledge, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Extremely self-motivated.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience.
• Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills.
• Organisation and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Using sound judgement, research, and excellent interpersonal skills to make offers on vehicles.
• Valid In-State Driver's Licence and an acceptable, safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming leads through AutoNation and third-party websites, by phone, internet and walk-in traffic.
• Utilises all available resources to identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicle.
• Set up appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal.
• Executes the AutoNation We'll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process.
• Reviews vehicle condition reports and inspects vehicles onsite.
• Interacts with customers throughout the day, both in person and over the phone.
• Refer customers who prefer to trade-in instead of selling their vehicles to the sales team.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Goal setting

Customer experience

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

AutoNation is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist in California to acquire inventory by purchasing customer vehicles. You will deliver an exceptional customer experience, manage expectations, and communicate throughout the We'll Buy Your Car process.

Flexible hours, hourly pay with a bonus per vehicle purchased, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide network. The role emphasizes strong communication, product knowledge, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.