Inventory Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

COME JOIN US! 

Van Horn Ford of Sheboygan  is seeking a passionate individual with the drive to excel as an  Inventory Acquisition Specialist !! If you're fueled by a love for automobiles and thrive on creating unforgettable customer experiences, we want you on our team!

The Inventory Acquisition Specialist is responsible for purchasing inventory for resale through non-auction avenues.

Why work  at Van Horn:

• Competitive paid time off policy (vacation, personal days, holidays, volunteer hours) 
• Great work/life balance
• 5-day workweek
• Paid training program with a guaranteed commission plan for the first 60 days
• Healthy lifestyle: reimbursement for gym memberships, walk/runs, fitness classes, exc.
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Continuous education resources: Tuition reimbursement & College partnerships
• Health, Dental Vision, 401k & more!  
• Paid volunteer time: 16 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer for organizations of your choice
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP): Retirement plan that is 100% company funded!
• Promote from within culture
• Employee referral program: earn money for referring your friends!
• Brewer bus game, annual summer picnic, monthly town hall meetings & more!   

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Contact service customers the day prior to customers appointment via call/text/email
• Appraise vehicles in both the quick lube and back shop utilizing appraisal software
• Work with Service Advisors to account for known  issues/reconditioning needed
• Provide customer with value of their vehicle
• If customer is interested in trading vehicle, coordinate customer with the Sales Manager
• Follow up with previous day’s appraisals
• Facilitate Purchase Paperwork
• Stock in units purchased into Vauto and submit paperwork to corporate office
• Explore other avenues to purchase inventory (i.e. Facebook, Craigslist, etc.)

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Valid driver’s license required
• Good people skills and a master communicator both verbal and nonverbally 
• Detail orientated and self-motivated 
• Previous automotive experience is a plus

For more information on what its like to work at Van Horn visit: vhcarsrecruiting.com !