What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Acquisition Specialist / Appraiser / Used Car Buyer position at VIP Automotive Group of Long Island?
📍 Huntington, NY
💼 Full-Time Automotive Dealership Position
💰 $70,000 – $90,000 Annual Earning Potential (inclusive of salary bonuses & commission)
Huntington Volvo is actively hiring an experienced Vehicle Acquisition Specialist / Automotive Appraiser to support our rapidly growing pre-owned vehicle department.
As part of the VIP Automotive Group, one of the Northeast’s most successful automotive dealer groups, we offer long-term career growth, high earning potential, ongoing professional development, and a team-oriented culture.
This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with experience in:
- Automotive sales
- Used car acquisition
- Vehicle appraising
- Inventory management
- Automotive retail
- Automotive sales management
- Lease return processing
- Service drive acquisition
- Dealership operations
If you are experienced with vehicle appraisals, used car buying, trade evaluations, CRM follow-up, and dealership inventory management, we want to speak with you immediately.
🔥 Why Candidates Choose VIP Automotive Group- Competitive compensation plans with uncapped earning potential
- High-volume dealership with strong customer traffic
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- Career advancement opportunities across multiple dealership locations
- Professional training and leadership development
- Established dealership group with long-term stability
- Positive work environment with supportive management
- Appraise used vehicles from trade-ins, lease returns, service drive opportunities, and customer vehicle acquisitions
- Purchase vehicles directly from customers looking to sell their cars
- Respond to Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer (KBB ICO) leads and Autotrader acquisition leads
- Evaluate vehicle condition, market demand, and pricing trends
- Utilize V-Auto and auction platforms to determine competitive vehicle values
- Manage CRM follow-up processes and customer communication
- Coordinate vehicle acquisitions and inventory sourcing efforts
- Work with sales and service departments to maximize used vehicle opportunities
- Conduct test drives and vehicle walkarounds with customers
- Maintain accurate documentation, repair orders, vehicle descriptions, and certification labeling
- Support dealership used car inventory management and merchandising efforts
- Coordinate intercompany trades between VIP Automotive Group dealerships
- Deliver outstanding customer service throughout the appraisal and acquisition process
- Minimum 2 years of automotive industry experience
- Previous dealership experience required
- Experience in used car acquisition, automotive sales, or vehicle appraising preferred
- Knowledge of vehicle valuation tools including V-Auto, KBB ICO, auction platforms, and CRM systems preferred
- Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced dealership environment
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Professional appearance and team-oriented attitude
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Base salary plus commission and bonuses
- Earning potential up to $90,000 annually (inclusive of salary bonuses & commission)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts
- Supplemental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Training
- Monday through Friday
- Weekend availability required
Join Huntington Volvo and become part of the growing VIP Automotive Group family. We are looking for driven automotive professionals ready to grow their careers in automotive sales, vehicle acquisition, used car management, and dealership operations.
Apply today through Indeed for immediate consideration
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000