Lexus of Portland is looking for an Acquisitions Specialist to join their team!

What will you do?

• Cultivate purchases of used vehicles direct from customers.
• Work all leads from KBB ICO via Dealer Socket, Automotive Mastermind, Vauto Reports and turns from sales associates.
• Document all pertinent data and communications in Dealer Socket (DS) and Automotive Mastermind (AMM).
• Determine the most effective way to stay in contact with the customer, plan next action and ensure proper notation in DS and AMM.
• Execute appraisals by utilizing vendor software and follow process prescribed by the GSM.
• Provide written offers.
• Ensure every customer receiving an offer is introduced to a sales manager.
• Maintain and improve customer relations with every interaction.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to use computer software programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Work and Excel.
• Experience with vendor software such as Automotive Mastermind, Dealer Socket and CDK preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers in the written and oral form.
• Ability to influence someone’s decisions and quickly and effectively address concerns, questions, and objectives.
• Ability to track and communicate progress and communicate to supervisor in a timely and efficient manner.
• Self-motivated, self-starter and organized.
• Adaptable and able to alter direction and focus quickly, as needed.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and arrive at a reasonable conclusion in a timely manner.

Schedule: Ability to work weekends and alternate between 9am - 5pm and 11am - 7pm shifts

Compensation: $15.45/hour commission based on number of acquisitions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97225: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person