Acquisition Specialist
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. We believe a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.
About the role
Bob Howard Acura is looking for a skilled individual to join our pre-owned operations team. As an Acquisition Specialist, you will use your knowledge and data tools of the retail and wholesale used car market to help us quickly value units flowing into our system. This role assists dealerships in valuations of vehicles acquired at the dealership.
Responsibilities
- Assessing vehicle condition from information contained in an electronic Condition Report
- Reviewing vehicle history and market value data from multiple sources
- Communicating directly with dealership personnel to confirm accuracy and add to description
- Partnering with other team members to determine valuation
- Tendering an appraisal amount to dealership within specified time frame
Requirements
- Automotive retail / wholesale / re-marketing experience a plus
- Two years of experience in a dealership position is a plus
- Tech-industry or software experience is a plus
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word functions
Skills
- Great work ethic and ability to work both independently and with a team
- Excellent communication skills, including customer service and customer care