Vehicle Acquisition Specialist / Used Car Buyer

Company: AutoCanada Inc / Maple Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC

Position: Automotive Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Classification: Full Time, Onsite

Compensation: $40,000.00 - $100,000.00 / Depending on Individual Production and Metrics

ONSITE JOB FAIR – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SANDMAN SIGNATURE HOTEL LANGLEY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17th

9:00am – 6:00pm

AutoCanada, the largest publicly-traded automotive group in Canada, is NOW HIRING an experienced Automotive Vehicle Acquisition Specialist / Buyer to work at our newest General Motors dealership – set to open February 2024 in Maple Ridge, BC! Our beautiful state-of-the-art facility is currently under construction, and we are just a few short weeks away from opening our doors to the public. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in growing our talent, connecting with the communities that we serve, and building a brand that is recognized across North America for our commitment to integrity and customer service. If you share our passion for people, beautiful automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you about a new career with Maple Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC!!!

AutoCanada believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. That’s why AutoCanada and Maple Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC are proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance:

• Competitive pay plans and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
• Dental and vision insurance
• Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
• Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees
• Employee vehicle purchase & service programs
• Employee assistance programs focused on health & wellness
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career with a North American automotive group operating in Canada and the United States

Position Overview:

The Automotive Vehicle Acquisition Consultant / Buyer will interact with potential sellers and buyers over the phone, online and in-person as we look to purchase quality, pre-owned vehicles each month from prospective private parties outside of the AutoCanada customer network. The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for sourcing quality vehicles from the public and working alongside our Used Car department to quickly recondition these vehicles for resale. We are looking for someone with a driven and competitive spirit, who is hungry to make money, easily connects with people, and has previous experience working in an automotive sales or sales management role where consistency was the key component to their success.

Job Description:

• Responsible for all facets of acquiring a used vehicle inventory using direct contacts, generated leads, resale listing sites, private dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues
• Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle conditions, negotiate prices, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insure the timely processing of all purchases
• Cold call prospects who have their vehicle advertised for sale online or in local publications, also working with warm leads who reach out to and visit the store for a quote
• Set appointments with potential customers to would like to visit the dealership for an in-person appraisal and potential purchase, converting sales inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability
• Deliver a premium internal and external customer experience by responding to inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner
• Tracks customer interest in vehicles not in stock (lost sales)
• Keeps abreast of current market and current valuation of used vehicles
• Appraises vehicle trades along with the sales manager

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older to meet insurance requirements for operating a motor vehicle
• Possession of authorized documentation required to gain employment, in addition to having a current, valid CA-issued Driver’s License with an acceptable Driver’s Abstract
• Must submit to and adequately pass a pre-employment background prior to employment
• 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing role required with experience in retail, sales, marketing, customer retention, etc. Previous automotive industry sales or sales management experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to construct emails and messages in a professional and inviting manner
• Physically able to meet the requirements of the position, including: sitting, standing, kneeling, crouching, making visual inspections, providing verbal explanation, driving, crawling, climbling, etc.
• Has the competitive spirit, drive, outgoing personality, consistency, and resilience to meet monthly purchasing objectives while following a daily work plan

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Pitt Meadows, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person