Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Oakes-Gmc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Vehicle Buying Center Agent at Oakes Auto Group sources and purchases quality pre-owned vehicles directly from customers and private-party sellers to sustain inventory. You will manage opportunities, coordinate pickup, titles, and paperwork, and negotiate terms that align with current inventory needs.

Oakes Auto Group is a family-owned, Kansas City area dealer focused on training, development, and community involvement, offering growth across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete a standard background check.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple leads and transactions simultaneously.
• Automotive sales, vehicle purchasing, appraisal, or used-car experience preferred.
• Familiarity with vehicle values and used-vehicle market pricing preferred.
• Ability to communicate with customers and private sellers by phone, text, email, and online marketplaces.
• Ability to travel locally as needed for vehicle pickups or other acquisition-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase vehicles directly from customers looking to sell their vehicle outside of a trade-in transaction.
• Build rapport with customers, present accurate offers, negotiate purchase terms, and close acquisitions that align with current inventory needs.
• Respond to and manage inbound purchase request leads from AccuTrade and other digital purchase channels with urgency and consistent follow-up.
• Proactively source vehicles through Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, private-party listings, and other public marketplaces.
• Evaluate potential purchases based on vehicle condition, ACV, market position, current inventory, and acquisition strategy.
• Coordinate vehicle pickup, transportation, titles, bills of sale, condition documentation, and other required purchase paperwork.
• Ensure acquired vehicles and supporting documentation are properly prepared before being transferred into inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, offers, follow-up activity, and completed purchases.
• Stay closely aligned with the Trade Control Desk Manager regarding inventory needs, sales trends, market opportunities, and acquisition priorities.
• Proactively communicate sourcing opportunities, market changes, and challenges that could impact inventory acquisition.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Customer service

Job description

The Vehicle Buying Center Agent at Oakes Auto Group sources and purchases quality pre-owned vehicles directly from customers and private-party sellers to sustain inventory. You will manage opportunities, coordinate pickup, titles, and paperwork, and negotiate terms that align with current inventory needs.

Oakes Auto Group is a family-owned, Kansas City area dealer focused on training, development, and community involvement, offering growth across multiple locations.