Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Honda Fremont

About the role

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist acquires additional inventory for the dealership by purchasing customer vehicles. Associates provide an exceptional customer experience by appropriately managing expectations and communicating throughout the We'll Buy Your Car process, striving to deliver on the “check within an hour” promise. This position offers flexible hours, hourly pay plus a bonus for each vehicle purchased.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming leads through AutoNation and third-party websites, by phone, internet and walk-in traffic
• Uses all available resources to identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicle
• Sets up appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal
• Executes the AutoNation We'll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process
• Reviews vehicle condition reports and inspects vehicles onsite
• Interacts with customers throughout the day, both in person and over the phone
• Refers customers who prefer to trade-in instead of selling their vehicles to the sales team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Extremely self-motivated
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Ability to drive an exceptional customer experience
• Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills
• Organization and follow-up skills
• Experience and desire to work with technology
• Uses sound judgement, research, and excellent interpersonal skills to make offers on vehicles
• Valid In-State Driver's License and an acceptable, safe driving record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans and maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
• Participation in the DRVPNK mission to raise and donate to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

Pay

This is a commission position with an estimated income of $2–4k/month.