Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

DeHaven Chevrolet; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus bonus

Full-time, 40-hour workweek

Monday-Friday schedule

Paid vacation

PTO

Health insurance benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee vehicle purchase benefits

Established dealership with strong rep

Job summary

DeHaven Chevrolet is seeking a motivated Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to grow and manage our used-vehicle inventory. You will identify, appraise, and purchase quality pre-owned vehicles directly from customers, including service-drive visits and online inquiries.

The role emphasizes strong market knowledge, sound purchasing decisions, and delivering an exceptional customer experience while coordinating with sales, service, and accounting teams to process acquisitions efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sales, appraisal, purchasing, or dealership settings.
• Strong understanding of used-vehicle values and market conditions is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers by phone, text, email, and in person.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Familiarity with dealership software, online appraisal tools, and auction platforms.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Appraise vehicles for customers in the DeHaven Chevrolet service drive and identify opportunities to purchase vehicles directly from service customers.
• Contact and follow up with customers who submit inbound vehicle purchase or appraisal inquiries.
• Provide accurate, competitive vehicle valuations based on condition, market data, history, and current inventory needs.
• Present purchase offers and communicate with customers throughout the acquisition process.
• Build relationships with service customers and create a simple, low-pressure vehicle-selling experience.
• Purchase vehicles that meet the dealership's inventory needs and profitability goals.
• Monitor market conditions, wholesale values, retail pricing, and inventory trends.
• Assist with sourcing and purchasing vehicles through online auctions when needed.
• Coordinate with sales, used-car management, service, and accounting teams to ensure acquired vehicles are processed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of appraisals, customer contacts, offers, purchases, and follow-up activity.
• Consistently follow up with potential sellers and work toward established acquisition goals.

Skills

Used-vehicle values

Customer service

Independent decisions

Dealership software

Driver's license

Tools

Auction platforms

Online appraisal tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Overview

DeHaven Chevrolet is seeking a motivated, organized, and customer-focusedVehicle Acquisition Specialistto help grow and manage our vehicle inventory.

This position will focus on identifying and purchasing quality pre-owned vehicles directly from customers, including customers visiting our service department, individuals submitting online vehicle purchase inquiries, and select vehicles available through online auctions.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with customers, understands vehicle values and market conditions, and can make sound purchasing decisions while providing an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Appraise vehicles for customers in theDeHaven Chevrolet service driveand identify opportunities to purchase vehicles directly from service customers.
• Contact and follow up with customers who submitinbound vehicle purchase or appraisal inquiries.
• Provide accurate, competitive vehicle valuations based on condition, market data, history, and current inventory needs.
• Present purchase offers and professionally communicate with customers throughout the acquisition process.
• Build relationships with service customers and create a simple, low-pressure vehicle-selling experience.
• Purchase vehicles that meet the dealership's inventory needs and profitability goals.
• Monitor market conditions, wholesale values, retail pricing, and inventory trends.
• Assist with sourcing and purchasing vehicles throughonline auctionswhen needed.
• Coordinate with sales, used-car management, service, and accounting teams to ensure acquired vehicles are processed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of appraisals, customer contacts, offers, purchases, and follow-up activity.
• Consistently follow up with potential sellers and work toward established acquisition goals.

Qualifications

• Automotive sales, appraisal, purchasing, or dealership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of used-vehicle values and market conditions is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers by phone, text, email, and in person.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Comfortable using dealership software, online appraisal tools, and auction platforms.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Compensation & Benefits

DeHaven Chevrolet offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward both consistency and performance.

• Salary plus performance-based bonus
• Full-time, 40-hour workweek
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee vehicle purchase benefits
• Established dealership with a strong local reputation and customer base

Why DeHaven Chevrolet?

This position provides an opportunity to build a career in automotive retail without relying solely on traditional floor sales. The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist plays an important role in helping DeHaven Chevrolet maintain a strong used-vehicle inventory while providing customers with an easy and professional way to sell their vehicles.

We're looking for someone who is competitive, personable, dependable, and motivated to find opportunities others may overlook.