What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toyota Pasadena- Automotive Acquisition Specialist position at Toyota of Pasadena?
We are looking for a qualified Acquisition Specialist for a family-owned, and operated dealership.
We are seeking a customer-oriented, high-energy, self-motivated individual. We offer competitive pay, an excellent working environment, and a great benefits package.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
- Responsible for following up and scheduling appointments for customers to come in and appraise and purchase their used vehicles, including any necessary follow-up and coordination.
- Prospect and engage potential sellers through various channels including service drive, CRM leads, social media, phone calls and walk-ins.
- Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
- Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures of the vehicles, and inputting vehicle data into our appraisal software.
- Work with Sales Managers to build and propose an offer to the seller.
- Introduce guests to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.
- Review monthly goals with management on vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
- Purchase 10 or more vehicles per month.
- Conduct accurate vehicle assessments by collecting and recording all required information for customer appraisal.
- Identify potential purchases by researching current market trends and analyzing incoming inventory
- Research motor vehicle industry to monitor competition & analyze the demand for different models
- Handle paperwork related to vehicle purchases and sales
- Stay up to date with dealership policies and procedures
- Ensure all acquisitions comply with company policies, processes and meet all legal and regulatory standards.
- Maintain satisfactory attendance.
- Maintain a professional appearance including following the dealership dress code.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Meets all applicable safety requirements for the position and work environment.
Requirements (included but not limited to):
- MUST have 2 or more years’ Automotive Acquisition experience.
- Toyota experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated with confidence in your ability to be successful.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Acquisition Specialist has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $17.50 and $18.00. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.
Salary : $18 - $18
