Strategic Pre-Owned Inventory & Acquisition Specialist

Gerald Jones Volkswagen Inc; Martinez (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Prescription Drug Program

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation, PTO & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Employee Purchase Programs

Paid Training & Professional Dev

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Gerald Jones Auto Group is seeking a detail-driven Pre-Owned Inventory & Acquisition Specialist to optimize used-vehicle inventory across our Audi, Volkswagen, and Mazda locations. You will analyze market data, source vehicles, price aging stock, and coordinate readiness from acquisition to the sales floor.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, process improvement, and collaboration with Service, Parts, and Detail to ensure timely vehicle availability and profitability.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinker who uses data to drive decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and follow-through.
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate trades using vehicle history, condition, market data, pricing, and projected costs.
• Analyze market trends and inventory performance to support acquisition and pricing decisions.
• Identify inventory needs based on market demand and sales trends.
• Help source vehicles that fit our inventory strategy.
• Assist with pricing and the timely disposition of aging vehicles.
• Partner with Service, Parts, and Detail to move vehicles efficiently from acquisition to the sales floor.
• Monitor progress and address delays to help achieve the three-day-or-less readiness goal.
• Conduct lot walks to ensure vehicles are clean, properly positioned, priced, and ready for customers.
• Track inventory age, market position, sales activity, and other key metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory performance and profitability.

Job description

Gerald Jones Auto Group is seeking a detail-driven Pre-Owned Inventory & Acquisition Specialist to optimize used-vehicle inventory across our Audi, Volkswagen, and Mazda locations. You will analyze market data, source vehicles, price aging stock, and coordinate readiness from acquisition to the sales floor.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, process improvement, and collaboration with Service, Parts, and Detail to ensure timely vehicle availability and profitability.