About this role
Overview
GMC Southwest is part of the fast-growing Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 250 leader in automotive retail. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Used Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to support our pre-owned vehicle growth by acquiring vehicles directly from the service drive. This role plays a critical part in increasing used vehicle inventory through customer engagement, trade-in opportunities, and stand-alone vehicle purchases. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, organized, comfortable working with sensitive documentation, and driven by performance-based earnings. Previous dealership experience is preferred, but we are open to training the right individual with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Compensation:• $15/hour (40 hours per week; no overtime)• Commission opportunities based on vehicle acquisitions• Goal: Acquire at least 30 vehicles monthly on the drive as trades and stand-alone purchases
Responsibilities
• Engage service drive customers to identify opportunities to purchase their vehicles• Acquire pre-owned vehicles through trades and stand-alone purchases• Contact customers via phone, email, and CRM follow-ups• Utilize CRM systems in the same manner as a traditional sales professional• Maintain accurate records involving customer private data and state documentation• Collaborate closely with sales management and used vehicle leadership• Build and manage a consistent acquisition pipeline• Ensure compliance with dealership processes and documentation requirements• Deliver a positive, professional customer experience throughout the acquisition process
Qualifications
• Previous automotive dealership experience preferred (sales, BDC, service, or acquisition)• Strong attention to detail, especially with documentation and customer information• Excellent communication and customer service skills• Comfortable working within CRM systems• Organized, dependable, and process-driven• Strong work ethic with motivation to earn through commissions• Ability to work Saturdays as required• High school diploma or equivalent• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record• Must pass background check, MVR, and drug screening
What We Offer:• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance• Life & Disability Insurance• 401(k) Plan with Company Match• Paid Vacation• Employee Stock Purchase Plan• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program• Professional work environment with training and advancement opportunities
Group 1 Automotive is a Fortune 250 company operating automotive dealerships and collision centers across the United States and the United Kingdom. If you are aligned with our values of Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Respect, this may be the opportunity to accelerate your career with one of the strongest organizations in automotive retail. To learn more about our company, visit www.group1auto.com.
All applicants must pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, and drug screening.
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
Other facts
About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
We are a Houston-based, Fortune 300 automotive retailer. Since our initial public offering in October 1997, Group 1 has grown to become the third-largest dealership group in the United States and has expanded into the United Kingdom. The company achieved this success through a strategy that leverages management experience and emphasizes geographic and brand diversity, interrelated revenue streams, operational efficiencies, and the prudent deployment of capital.
Our Core Values:
Integrity – We conduct ourselves with the highest level of ethics both personally and professionally when we sell to and perform service for our customers without compromising our honesty.
Transparency – We promote open and honest communication between each other and our customers.
Professionalism – We set our standards high so that we can exceed expectations and strive for perfection in everything we do.
Teamwork – We put the interest of the group first, before our individual interests, as we know that success only comes when we work together.
What you'll do
- The Used Vehicle Acquisition Specialist engages service drive customers to identify opportunities for vehicle purchases and acquires pre-owned vehicles through trades and stand-alone purchases. They maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with dealership processes while delivering a positive customer experience.
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