Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

📍 San Diego, CA (Hybrid / Field-Based)

🏢 FLEX Automotive Inc.

💼 Part-Time | Flexible Hours

💰 Hourly Per-Vehicle Bonus

FLEX Automotive is a Japan-based dealership group with more than 80 locations in Japan, specializing in Toyota and Lexus SUVs and trucks—including Land Cruisers, Tacomas, 4Runners, GXs, LXs, Tundras, and Sequoias. Our U.S. operation in San Diego focuses on high-quality used vehicles and exclusive “Renoca” custom builds inspired by Toyota’s classic design heritage.

We’re looking for a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to help grow our inventory of Toyota and Lexus trucks and SUVs.

This role focuses primarily on sourcing vehicles, evaluating their condition, and coordinating purchases.

It’s ideal for someone who loves the used car market, understands mechanical basics, and enjoys working independently in the field.

• Search and evaluate vehicle listings.
• Inspect vehicles in person to assess mechanical condition, maintenance, and resale potential
• Negotiate directly with private sellers and coordinate vehicle pickup or transport
• Use vAuto and spreadsheets to log market data, pricing, and acquisition activity
• Report regularly to management on leads and completed purchases

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within Southern California (including LA)
• Experience using vAuto and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets
• Hands-on ability to inspect vehicles and understand basic mechanics
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with private-party transactions and vehicle titles
• Professional, trustworthy, and self-motivated
• Must pass a drug test and background check

• Hourly pay
• Bonus per acquired vehicle
• Opportunity for growth.

To Apply:

Submit your résumé or brief experience summary to email 📩 yohei@flexmotor.com

• with the subject line “Vehicle Acquisition Specialist – San Diego.”