Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Destination Mazda Vancouver

Original job posting

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing used vehicles by contacting customers and managing online leads. They will perform in-person vehicle appraisals and maintain professional relationships to drive dealership inventory growth.

Job details

Recognized as the 2019 and 2022 Canadian Automotive Dealers Association (CADA) Laureate Award Winner for Business Innovation and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2024, Destination Mazda Vancouver is looking for a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist who is looking to take the next step within their career! What you’ll be doing: Calling customers to bring them in to purchase their used vehicle. Management will provide training and call list as well as other resource to generate leads. Operate in a professional and ethical manner with the highest regard to exemplary customer service. To have up-to-date product knowledge of all vehicle makes and models including competitive brands. Appraise vehicles using state-of-the-art software. Set up appointments with guests to do in-person/on site appraisals. Source vehicles from online advertisements. Respond to electronic leads, phone calls, and customer walk-in inquiries. What we need from you: The ability to welcome our guests to the dealership as if it were your own home! Prior automotive experience is preferred Proficient on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and other online buy & sell platforms You are passionate about cars and people Ability to work flexible hours Many of our team members have had previous experience in retail, electronics, telephone sales, food & beverage and hospitality. Ability to follow policies and procedures. You are socially focused, cherish building and maintaining relationships. Ability to qualify for a VSA license and/or already have one. Can operate independently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring quality is best-in-class! Valid driver’s License with a clean driving abstract. If this sounds like you, submit your resume today. Destination Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. Work Location: 1595 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing used vehicles by contacting customers and managing online leads. They will perform in-person vehicle appraisals and maintain professional relationships to drive dealership inventory growth.

Requirements

Candidates should have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a VSA license. Prior automotive experience is preferred, along with proficiency in online buy and sell platforms.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer Service
• Vehicle Appraisal
• Lead Generation
• Sales
• Product Knowledge
• Relationship Building
• Facebook Marketplace
• Craigslist
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Time Management

Job areas

• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Transportation