Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Las Vegas, NV – Vehicle Acquisition Specialist for Swickard Auto Group’s Shared Services team, supporting vehicle acquisition for a 40+ rooftop dealer group across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Responsibilities

• Source and acquire retail-ready pre-owned inventory for Swickard stores across multiple markets — through auctions, trade-in appraisals, private party purchases, and dealer-to-dealer transactions
• Evaluate vehicles accurately and efficiently — assessing condition, market value, reconditioning cost, and retail potential to make sound acquisition decisions at pace
• Monitor market conditions across Swickard's operating regions — tracking auction lanes, retail pricing trends, and inventory demand signals to buy the right vehicles at the right price
• Partner with store-level GMs, GSMs, and used vehicle managers to understand inventory needs, gaps, and market preferences by location — sourcing to the specific demand of each store, not a one-size-fits-all profile
• Manage acquisition volume and pacing to maintain a consistent flow of retail-ready inventory — preventing gaps that leave stores under-stocked and avoiding overbuying that creates aged inventory risk
• Track acquisition activity, spend, and inventory performance — reporting results to leadership and adjusting sourcing strategy based on turn rates and gross performance
• Build and maintain sourcing relationships — auction representatives, independent dealers, fleet accounts, and other wholesale channels that provide consistent access to quality inventory

Requirements

• Automotive buying, appraisal, or used vehicle management experience — required
• Auction buying, wholesale, or multi-store acquisition experience strongly preferred
• Strong vehicle valuation fundamentals — accurate, confident assessment of condition, market value, and reconditioning cost with a track record of sound acquisition decisions
• Market awareness — you follow auction trends, retail pricing data, and regional demand signals and use that information to buy smarter, not just faster
• Inventory strategy mindset — you think about pipeline flow, turn rates, and store-level demand, not just individual vehicle transactions
• Proficiency with valuation tools — Manheim Market Report, Black Book, Galves, or equivalent — and familiarity with auction platforms and DMS systems
• Clear communicator who works effectively with store-level leadership across multiple locations and time zones
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• Career growth within a high-growth dealer group with an expanding multi-state footprint and an active acquisition pipeline
• Centralized role with network-wide impact — the inventory you source flows to 40+ stores and directly supports pre-owned performance across the organization

Pay

$65,000 - $75,000/yr