Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Folsom Lake Toyota

Group 1 Automotive; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Professional work environment, withjob

Job summary

Folsom Lake Toyota, part of Group 1 Automotive, is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to source quality pre-owned vehicles from multiple channels and support the used car department.

The ideal candidate has dealership experience and strong communication, organization, and Internet skills. We offer benefits including health, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Employee Vehicle Purchase Program.

Qualifications

• Dealership experience is strongly preferred
• Superior communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organization and follow through skills
• Solid working knowledge of the Internet
• Strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Contact customers (phone, email) to maintain and improve customer loyalty and customer satisfaction.
• Develop pipeline of sales and business opportunity leads through networking, referrals and set appointments.
• Work with sales management on executing best buy back opportunities and strategies.
• Research and stay current in auto consumer and industry trends

Skills

Superior communication

Customer service

Organization

Internet proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Folsom Lake Toyota is part of the fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail. We are looking to add a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to our team!

We buy quality, pre-owned vehicles each month from prospective private parties and our own internal customer list. The ideal candidate will be apart of a growing team in charge of sourcing quality vehicles from a multitude of sources and work directly with our used car department. We need someone with a driven and competitive spirit who is hungry to make money. Dealership experience is strongly preferred but we are open to resumes from everyone!

We offer:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Contact customers (phone, email) to maintain and improve customer loyalty and customer satisfaction.
• Develop pipeline of sales and business opportunity (partnerships, etc.) leads through networking, referrals and set appointments.
• Work with sales management on executing best " buy back" opportunities and strategies
• Research and stay current in auto consumer and industry trends

Qualifications:

• Dealership experience is strongly preferred
• Superior communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organization and follow through skills.
• Solid working knowledge of the Internet
• Strong work ethic
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Group 1 is a Fortune 300 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.

*All applicants must be willing to submit to pre-employment testing to include: Background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

This position will pay $2,880 - $6,500 per month.

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.