Pre-Owned Vehicle Acquisition Specialist | Data-Driven

Sheehy Auto Stores; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid PTO

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Training

Career Growth

401(k)

Job summary

Sheehy Nissan of Glen Burnie seeks an Acquisition Specialist to obtain pre-owned vehicles directly from customers, streamlining the process for both the dealership and seller. You’ll use lead sources and data mining tools to identify opportunities, while partnering with sales managers to hit profit goals and maintain high customer satisfaction.

No automotive sales experience required if you have strong customer service, business development, or lead generation background.

Qualifications

• Sales or customer service experience preferred but not required - training provided.
• Ability to learn and use data mining tools (eLeads a plus).
• Strong customer service, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Outgoing personality with ability to develop lasting relationships.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid, clean, non-suspended driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data mining tools (Automotive Mastermind, vAuto Reports, referrals from sales and service teams) to identify upgrade and acquisition opportunities.
• Maintain consistent customer communication through calls, emails, and in-person interactions; schedule appraisals and ensure timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with the Used Car Manager to align acquisition efforts with inventory needs.
• Manage vehicle sale inquiries by entering data into appraisal platforms (AccuTrade, vAuto), reviewing CARFAX and service records, confirming inspections, and ensuring appraisal accuracy.
• Assist with pricing and finalizing appraisals.
• Participate in management meetings to review objectives, performance metrics, and improvement strategies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with professionalism and attention to detail throughout the acquisition process, including handling purchase paperwork and resolving post-sale payments promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Team player

Outgoing personality

Tools

Automotive Mastermind

vAuto Reports

AccuTrade

eLeads

Job description

Sheehy Nissan of Glen Burnie seeks an Acquisition Specialist to obtain pre-owned vehicles directly from customers, streamlining the process for both the dealership and seller. You’ll use lead sources and data mining tools to identify opportunities, while partnering with sales managers to hit profit goals and maintain high customer satisfaction.

No automotive sales experience required if you have strong customer service, business development, or lead generation background.