Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Jerry Hunt SuperCenter; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Jerry Hunt SuperCenter seeks an experienced Vehicle Buyer to identify great inventory, negotiate confidently, and fuel our growth in North Carolina. You will bid at auctions, assess market value, and build relationships with sellers and our sales team.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with paid training, competitive pay, and a benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Love the automotive market.
• Can negotiate confidently.
• Enjoy finding hidden opportunities.
• Understand market trends.
• Are competitive.
• Thrive under goals.
• Build relationships easily.

Responsibilities

• Purchase quality pre-owned vehicles from private sellers.
• Evaluate vehicle condition and market value.
• Negotiate purchases in person and remotely.
• Buy inventory through online platforms and live auctions.
• Build relationships with customers selling their vehicles.
• Monitor market trends and pricing.
• Help maintain a diverse inventory.
• Collaborate with Sales and Inventory teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Relationship building

Job description

Love buying cars? Turn your passion for the automotive market into a high-impact career. Jerry Hunt Supercenter is one of the Southeast's largest independent dealerships, and we're looking for an experienced Vehicle Buyer who can identify great inventory, negotiate confidently, and help fuel our continued growth. Every day is different. One minute you're negotiating with a private seller, the next you're bidding on inventory online, attending auctions, analyzing market trends, or helping shape one of North Carolina's largest pre-owned inventories.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• One of North Carolina's largest independent dealerships
• High-volume operation
• Aggressive inventory acquisition strategy
• Family-owned company
• Career advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Paid training
• Benefits
• Modern technology
• Established reputation

What You'll Do

• Purchase quality pre-owned vehicles from private sellers
• Evaluate vehicle condition and market value
• Negotiate purchases both in person and remotely
• Buy inventory through online platforms and live auctions
• Build relationships with customers interested in selling their vehicles
• Monitor market trends and pricing
• Help maintain a diverse inventory
• Collaborate with Sales and Inventory teams

Purchase Inventory Through

• Live auctions
• Online auctions
• Trade evaluations
• Private-party acquisitions
• Customer purchases

Growth

• Inventory Management
• Buying Director
• General Sales Management
• Executive Leadership

Why should you apply?

• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Professional work environment
• Long-term career prospects
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Job perks including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401k with matching
• Our Buyers help source inventory for one of North Carolina's highest-volume independent dealerships.

You’ll Be Successful If You

• Love the automotive market
• Can negotiate confidently
• Enjoy finding hidden opportunities
• Understand market trends
• Are competitive
• Thrive under goals
• Build relationships easily

About Jerry Hunt Supercenter

Jerry Hunt Supercenter has grown into one of the Southeast's largest independent dealerships by aggressively acquiring quality inventory and providing an exceptional customer experience. Our Buyers play a critical role in our success, and we provide them with the tools, support, and autonomy needed to excel.

Ready to Build One of the Best Inventories in the Southeast?

If you're passionate about vehicles, love negotiating, and want to be part of one of North Carolina's fastest-growing independent dealerships, we'd love to meet you.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching