What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Acquisition Specialist / Car Buyer position at Twin Falls Subaru?
Twin Falls Subaru is hiring a Car Buyer, and it's exactly what it sounds like. Instead of chasing customers around a showroom, you're out finding great used cars and buying them. That's the whole job. We call it "reverse sales" because the hustle is the same, but the pressure flips. You're the one holding the checkbook.
If you've worked the auction lanes, appraised trade-ins, or you're a current or previous salesperson ready to be done with floor traffic, keep reading.
What You'd Actually Be Doing
Your day is yours to run. A typical one looks like this:
The Pay
You should know cars. Not just brands. Trims, packages, mileage curves, common issues, what a clean title and a solid Carfax actually look like, and what a car is worth in today's market (not last year's).
Backgrounds that tend to do well here:
We're a community-driven dealership in Twin Falls, Idaho, built on long-term relationships with our customers and our team. We're not the biggest store in the state, and we don't want to be. We just want to do it right. If that sounds like your kind of shop, we'd love to talk. Learn more at www.twinfalls-subaru.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Twin Falls Subaru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.
If you've worked the auction lanes, appraised trade-ins, or you're a current or previous salesperson ready to be done with floor traffic, keep reading.
What You'd Actually Be Doing
Your day is yours to run. A typical one looks like this:
- Scrolling Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, KSL, AutoTrader, and Cars.com for private-party listings worth a call
- Reaching out to sellers, asking the right questions, figuring out which cars are worth a look
- Going out to inspect vehicles, running the numbers, and making an offer that works for both sides
- Closing the deal: title, bill of sale, payment, handshake
- Coordinating with our drivers to get the car here; or,
- Towing the car back yourself (we provide a single-car trailer) or coordinating with one of our drivers
- Hitting your monthly acquisition targets and getting paid for every quality car you bring in, on an increasing scale per car bought!
The Pay
- Up to $10,000/month based on purchase volume. Earning potential is uncapped.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health and dental insurance
- Monetary assistance toward any vehicle you lease through our dealerships
- Great discounts when purchasing or leasing a new car through our local stores
- A clear path into Used Car Management, Sales, or Acquisitions if that's where you want to grow
You should know cars. Not just brands. Trims, packages, mileage curves, common issues, what a clean title and a solid Carfax actually look like, and what a car is worth in today's market (not last year's).
Backgrounds that tend to do well here:
- Auction buyers or runners (our auction folks have been some of our best)
- Used car buyers or vehicle appraisers
- Auto sales pros looking to step off the showroom floor
- Service advisors, wholesalers, or detail shop veterans ready for something new
- Serious car enthusiasts and flippers ready to go pro
- Work independently and stay organized without someone standing over you
- Communicate clearly and honestly with private sellers (a lot of this job is talking to regular people about their cars)
- Negotiate firmly but fairly. Nobody wants to sell to a lowballer, and our reputation travels.
- Hold yourself to high standards of integrity
- Carry a valid driver's license with a clean record
We're a community-driven dealership in Twin Falls, Idaho, built on long-term relationships with our customers and our team. We're not the biggest store in the state, and we don't want to be. We just want to do it right. If that sounds like your kind of shop, we'd love to talk. Learn more at www.twinfalls-subaru.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Twin Falls Subaru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.