What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Acquisition Specialist position at Harbor Auto Group?
Since 1923, we have strived to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy clients, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee is absolutely critical to its success. We promise to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from us through the years.
We are seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join our team as we continue to grow. The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist is responsible for building a pipeline of pre-owned inventory by purchasing vehicles via a variety of sources.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Aggressive Potential & Bonuses
- Comprehensive Training
- Family Run Organization
Responsibilities
- Proactively source vehicle inventory by identifying and engaging owners across digital platforms, classified listings, social media, and owner referral networks.
- Develop and manage a robust pipeline of potential sellers through targeted, proactive outreach and consistent follow-up.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sellers, conducting rapid and professional responses to inquiries.
- Evaluate vehicles by coordinating and conducting inspections, leveraging tools like market data, condition reports, and vehicle history to determine fair value.
- Independently negotiate vehicle purchase price, terms, and logistics, ensuring all deals adhere to established guidelines.
- Analyze market trends and demand signals to strategically target high-value vehicles and continuously optimize acquisition strategies for maximum ROI.
- Partner with leadership to ensure all inventory purchases are strategically aligned with overall business goals and objectives.
Qualifications
- Organized and friendly personality
- Time management skills
- Fantastic communication skills with your customers
- Able to learn and retain market trends and valuation tools.
- Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
- Strong record of positive customer satisfaction results
- Team-oriented and self-motivated
- Able to work with little supervision
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.