Used Car Acquisition Manager
14 days ago
Friendswood
Job Description Company Overview: Volvo Cars Clear Lake is a prestigious new Volvo dealership in the Houston area committed to providing exceptional vehicles and service to our valued customers. With a dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, we strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of our operations. Position Overview: Volvo Cars Clear Lake is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Used Car Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team. This key role involves working closely with the Pre-Owned Sales Manager and General Sales Manager (GSM) to strategically manage our pre-owned vehicle inventory. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, acquiring, and maintaining an optimal inventory mix to meet market demand and dealership goals. You will be working in a collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation and excellence. Pay range is $60,000-90,000 depending on experience, this is a commission based position. Responsibilities: • Vehicle Acquisition:, • Source pre-owned vehicle inventory through various channels, including:, • Auctions (physical and online)., • Service drive opportunities., • Private-party purchases., • Dealer-to-dealer trades and purchases., • Negotiate purchase terms to maximize profitability while adhering to budget and inventory goals., • Inventory Management:, • Collaborate with the Pre-Owned Manager and GSM to analyze inventory needs based on market trends, sales data, and dealership objectives., • Ensure the proper balance of vehicle makes, models, and price points to meet customer demand. Build and maintain relationships with customers through effective communication and follow-up to guide them through the sales process, utilizing a variety of communication tools such as chat, email, phone call, text, video, and more., • Market Research:, • Monitor market trends, including supply, demand, and pricing, to identify acquisition opportunities., • Utilize tools and resources (e.g., auction software, appraisal tools, and market analytics) to ensure competitive vehicle purchasing. Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales process, addressing customer concerns and ensuring a positive buying experience., • Relationship Building:, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with auction representatives, private sellers, and other dealership contacts., • Act as a liaison between the dealership and third-party acquisition sources., • Administrative Duties:, • Maintain accurate records of all vehicle acquisitions, appraisals, and purchases., • Proven experience in automotive sales, inventory management, or vehicle acquisition., • Strong understanding of automotive market trends and pricing strategies., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple acquisition channels simultaneously., • Proficiency in using auction platforms, appraisal software, and dealership management systems., • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred but not required., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers., • Strong understanding of online sales processes, and CRM software., • Excellent communication interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust., • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Constantly seek out new ideas, keep up with industry trends, and thrive on being one step ahead of the game., • Stay up-to date on manufacturer training., • Must be available to work 5 days per week including Saturdays., • Be able to pass a background check including drug screening., • Optional but not required: Bilingual. We value our team members as our most valuable resource, recognizing the significant contribution you make to the dealership's success every day. Here's what we provide: Comprehensive benefits package including: • Employer-paid life insurance up to $25,000, with additional coverage available, • Annual employer-paid flu vaccination, • Employer matching 401k contributions up to 3%, • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, • Reimbursement for jury duty pay difference for full-time employees (up to two weeks per year), • Paid vacation time: 1 week/year after one year of employment, 2 weeks/year after two years, and 3 weeks/year after five years, • Paid sick leave: 3 days/year, • Paid bereavement leave: 3 days/year for immediate family members, • Online access (PC and Apps) to Payroll (Clocking in & out) & Benefits Data, • Toll Free Payroll & Benefits number to call for help M-F 7 AM to 10:30 PM (CST), • Access to LifeCare (24 hours a day), a Work-Life Employee Assistance Program. LifeCare saves time and money with quality matches to resources for parenting, senior care, legal and financial services, home services, wellness, and EAP sessions. LifeCare also operates LifeMart, one of the largest members-only online discounts shopping websites, with discounts on thousands of products and services., • Dental insurance with employer contribution, • Medical insurance with employer contribution, • Health savings account contribution option, • Vision plan, • Legal shield coverage, • Employee vehicle purchase program, • Discounts on parts and service, • Gym facilities on site (Oklahoma City locations), • Semi-monthly pay periods (15th and last day of the month), • Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, • Employer-paid lunches every Saturday Our dealership has been and remains committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or preference, marital status, citizenship status, military status, age, national origin, nationality, handicap or disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. In keeping with this policy, we seek to recruit, hire, train, and promote into available jobs the most qualified persons and to administer personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, layoffs, and terminations in accordance with this policy. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in the workplace in a manner that is consistent with this policy.