Vehicle Acquisition Associate
Location
Mission Viejo, CA | United States
Job description
The Vehicle Acquisition Associate at South County Lexus Mission Viejo will be responsible for the acquisition of vehicles to serve customer needs. This individual contributor role involves balancing customer needs with dealership profits by making sound decisions on units to be purchased and sold. This time-sensitive position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to think strategically.
Benefits:
- $48,000 - $75,000 per year salary dependent on experience
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick time
- Disability insurance available
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
Responsibilities
- Identify potential purchases by researching current market trends and analyzing incoming inventory
- Establish competitive pricing for vehicle stock
- Research motor vehicle industry to monitor competition & analyze the demand for different models
- Work with management to develop and implement effective strategies to acquire vehicles
- Negotiate prices and terms with vendors in order to maximize cost efficiency and profitability
- Handle paperwork related to vehicle purchases and sales
- Provide excellent customer service
- Stay up to date with dealership policies and procedures
Requirements
- Proven experience in the transportation and/or automotive industry
- In-depth knowledge of current market trends
- Excellent communication, organizational and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Clean driving record
South County Lexus Mission Viejo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other status protected by law.
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