Acquisition Associate/Buyer (New Store/Exciting New Brand!) - PI

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

We are an exciting new store with an exciting new brand in the Price Family Dealership Group. Our Goal is to promote a culture of professionalism that operates at the highest level of integrity.

We strive in hiring the best staff, providing them substantial training, competitive compensation and significant career growth opportunities. We know your success is our success.

Our organization spans across 30 auto manufacturers brands at 18 locations throughout the Bay Area.

As a family-owned business, our associates work together across stores to ensure that our customers get the right vehicle at a competitive price.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Price Family Ineos Grenadier is looking for a Vehicle Acquisition Associate to work closely with the Used Car Director and sales team. The Vehicle Acquisition Associate will be focused on acquiring additional inventory for the dealership by actively prospecting outside of the dealership network. The Vehicle Acquisition Associate will identify and engage private parties and businesses looking to sell their vehicles.

This Associate will have consistent interaction with customers throughout the day, both in-person and over the phone. This role will primarily make cold contact with prospects who have their vehicle advertised for sale, both online and as walk-ins to the store. They will set appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal. To be successful, you should have excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Ø High School diploma or equivalent.

Ø Valid Driver's License & Sales License (or able to acquire)

Ø Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.

Ø Extremely self-motivated

Ø Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.

Ø Strong organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills.

Ø The ability to communicate with mechanics, customers, and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø Reasearch available inventory and potential sellers via referrals and third-party sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, customer lists & other marketing sites

Ø Conduct preliminary remote appraisals

Ø Set appointments for customers to visit store for formal appraisals

Ø Review vehicle condition reports

Ø Estimate wholesale and retail prices

Ø Help Inspect and accept vehicles arriving onsite

Ø Using sound judgement, research, and excellent interpersonal skills to make offers on vehicles and close sales

Ø Driving incremental business through a high-level of engagement with customers.

Ø Turn prospective Vehicle Procurement Customers over to sales team for a sales opportunity

Ø Work with management to identify current inventory needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK ENVIROMENTS, and WORK SCHEDULE:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Safely work with team to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 100 pounds. Stand, walk or sit for long periods of time without resting. Ability to perform routine kneeling, crouching or crawling. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK LOCATION:
This position is headquartered in Marin County CA.
This position may require traveling to other locations as required.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Monday to Friday with some weekends/Holidays

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Price Family Dealerships is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.