Vehicle Acquisition Specialist — Flexible Hours + Bonus

AutoNation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Associate purchase program

Job summary

AutoNation is hiring a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist in Houston to acquire inventory by purchasing customer vehicles and managing expectations throughout the process. You will engage leads from AutoNation and third-party sites, set up showroom visits for appraisals, and execute the We'll Buy Your Car program with same-day payments.

This role emphasizes customer experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with technology.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Extremely self-motivated.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience.
• Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Valid In-State Driver's License and an acceptable, safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming leads through AutoNation and third-party websites, by phone, internet and walk-in traffic.
• Utilizes all available resources to identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicle.
• Set up appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal.
• Executes the AutoNation We'll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process.
• Reviews vehicle condition reports and inspects vehicles onsite.
• Interacts with customers throughout the day, both in person and over the phone.
• Refer customers who prefer to trade-in instead of selling their vehicles to the sales team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Goal setting

Sales or customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

AutoNation is hiring a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist in Houston to acquire inventory by purchasing customer vehicles and managing expectations throughout the process. You will engage leads from AutoNation and third-party sites, set up showroom visits for appraisals, and execute the We'll Buy Your Car program with same-day payments.

This role emphasizes customer experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with technology.