Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Poway Honda

Sonic Automotive; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join their dynamic team in Poway. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging with vehicle owners, appraising their vehicles, and making offers to purchase. You'll utilize an automated inventory management system and work closely with dealership sales associates to ensure guest satisfaction. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth within a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional development. If you have a passion for customer service and a knack for sales, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Award-winning Training

Personal Automotive Concierge Service

Special Benefits for Car Purchases

Qualifications

• High level of customer service and professional appearance required.
• Previous dealership, selling, or marketing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with vehicle owners to appraise and purchase their vehicles.
• Maintain a follow-up system for repeat and referral business.
• Attend training courses and stay updated on market trends.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Market Trend Analysis

Vehicle Appraisal

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Degree

Tools

Automated Inventory Management System

Job description

Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Poway Honda in Poway, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

You're serious about your career, and rest assured you've come to the right place. At Poway Honda, a Sonic Automotive dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Salary: Avg $60000 - $90000 per year based on performance

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award-winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, and PTO.
• We encourage peer-to-peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

Job Description

Vehicle Acquisition Specialist Purpose:

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist will have the primary responsibility of executing a process involving prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners, with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from multiple sources for resale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Interfaces with current used vehicle owners from multiple resources for purchasing their vehicles.
2. Approaches, greets, and interfaces with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
3. Utilize Sonic Automotive automated inventory management system.
4. Understand market trends and changes in geographic market.
5. Provide guidance and support to dealership Sales Associates regarding purchasing used vehicles.
6. Appraise used vehicles.
7. Attend Trade walks daily.
8. Exhibit a high level of commitment to guest satisfaction.
9. Know and understand the federal, state, and local laws governing retail automotive sales.
10. Establish personal income goals consistent with dealership productivity standards and devise strategies to meet those goals.
11. Attend product and sales training courses as requested by General Manager or Sales Managers.
12. Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to guests.
13. Know and understand equity and values and be able to explain depreciation to guests.
14. Introduce guests to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchasing their existing vehicle.
15. Maintain an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to guest satisfaction.
16. Maintain a prospect development system of current used vehicle prospects and schedule appointments to appraise and purchase used vehicles.
17. Attend sales meetings.
18. Maintain a safe work environment.
19. Maintain a professional appearance.
20. Devote oneself to guaranteeing guest satisfaction.
21. Determine management, production, and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
22. Attend Sonic meetings as requested.
23. Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow-through with assigned projects.
24. Report to Supervisor regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.
25. Review and analyze actions regularly to determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
26. Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in the product.
27. Follow directions from a supervisor.
28. Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
29. Interact well with others and be a positive influence on associate and guest morale.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College Degree preferred but not required; High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• High level of customer service is required.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.
• Previous dealership, selling, or marketing experience preferred.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

About Poway, CA:

Located in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as "The City in the Country" and prides itself on the fact that over half of the city’s 39.4 square-mile area is preserved as dedicated open space. The community offers a diverse range of housing options, an outstanding school district, a thriving business park with over 19,000 jobs, a broad range of dining and shopping opportunities, beautiful parks, 76 miles of trails, and numerous community events throughout the year. Poway is a great place to live, work, and play!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.