Nucar Toyota of North Kingstown is looking for a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team!
What you'll do:
The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing
pre-owned vehicles directly from private sellers. This role drives used-car inventory growth by
targeting high-quality vehicles outside traditional trade-in and auction channels. The ideal
candidate is highly motivated, skilled in negotiations, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Generation & Outreach
Identify and engage potential sellers through online marketplaces, outbound
campaigns, referrals, and community events.
Respond promptly to inbound inquiries from individuals looking to sell vehicles.
Vehicle Appraisal & Valuation
Use market data (KBB, vAuto, auction trends) to present competitive yet
profitable purchase offers.
Negotiation & Purchase Execution Negotiate pricing and terms with private sellers to secure inventory that meets
dealership standards.
Complete all required paperwork, ensuring proper title transfer and compliance
with state regulations.
Coordinate transportation and inbound logistics for reconditioning or wholesale.
Collaboration & Reporting
Work closely with the Used Car Manager to review condition, reconditioning
needs, and frontline timelines.
Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, offers, acquisitions, and
closing ratios.
Provide weekly reporting on performance metrics and market trends.
Key Responsibilities:
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed
DCD Automotive/Nucar is dedicated to ensuring a positive growth experience for employees. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: