Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Genesis of Southwest Houston

Group 1 Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves sourcing quality pre-owned vehicles and working closely with the used car department. Ideal candidates will possess a competitive spirit and a strong drive to succeed. The company values integrity and teamwork, offering a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for the automotive industry and a commitment to exceptional customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to accelerate your career in a thriving market.

Benefits

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

Job Training and Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferably has dealership experience and strong communication skills.
• Must have excellent organization and follow-through abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers to enhance loyalty and satisfaction.
• Develop sales leads through networking and referrals.
• Research and stay updated on auto consumer trends.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Internet Proficiency

Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Genesis of Southwest Houston 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 a part 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 250 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.