Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Maple Nissan (23081)

VEHICLE ACQUISITION SPECIALIST career and employment opportunity awaits you.

The Power to Move You. Maple Nissan, part of Zanchin Automotive Group, a privately-owned network of 30+ successful dealerships that welcomes talent and enthusiasm, values people and contributions, and rewards performance and accomplishment, is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic VEHICLE ACQUISITION SPECIALIST to join the Team.  With a focus on driving performance and sales, this position will manage the overall operation of the service department, internal controls and target achievement. 

Join now to be part of a company that has been supporting and serving the community for 50 years, and where careers are made and fostered with enthusiasm, integrity and respect.  Now is the time to be part of a Team that encourages progressive and entrepreneurial styles, and drives performance through winning attitudes.

What’s in it for you….

• Competitive and generous compensation package
• Enhanced Group Benefits Program, including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance…and so much more
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• Ongoing development and training, including product and industry knowledge, from experienced leaders and experts
• Opportunity for career advancement within the group

About the opportunity…

As an integral part of the “we can do that” operation, this position is responsible for locating, evaluating and completing the purchase of pre-owned vehicles for resale from auto auctions, customers and other dealers.  Specifically:

• evaluate and appraise customer vehicles using state of the art software
• provide customers with a free, no-obligation appraisal value for their vehicle
• meet customers and explain that the dealership is interested in purchasing their vehicle
• collect and report data and analytics to sales management
• innovate and create new methods of acquiring pre-owned vehicles for the dealership inventory from various sources
• track and maintain a database of customers and their vehicles for follow-up purposes
• review vehicle condition reports
• determine wholesale and retail prices
• handle shipping vehicles to the dealership
• inspect and accept vehicles arriving on site
• resolve discrepancies regarding condition inspections and actual condition at arrival
• create and execute reconditioning action plan to prepare vehicle for retail

About you….

Ideal candidates will have a strong background and proven experience in vehicle sales and inventory development, including:

• two (2) years proven experience in vehicle sales
• experience assessing and appraising vehicles
• strong administrative and customer service background
• proficiency working with ERP and Customer Database/Relationship Management systems
• strong ability to communicate professionally (verbally and written)
• proven ability to influence change
• ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• strong attention to detail, organized and strategic
• ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• self-motivated and driven with a passion for excellence in execution
• a desire to work in a high energy, fast-paced environment
• a proven commitment to quality of work

Why choose Zanchin Automotive Group?

Your career ambitions will be achieved -- we offer career development and advancement.

You will be part a wining team -- we are a leader in the industry driven by nearly 50-years of people-centric business modelling.

Your voice will be heard and ideas celebrated -- we have an entrepreneurial and strategic attitude, that welcomes and supports individual ideas and strategies.

You will enjoy a competitive pay and bonus plan -- we offer many employment perquisites.

You’ll be part of a culture at the fore-front of transparency, communication and engagement – we are a Team, and work together to achieve and thrive.

Apply now to join a dynamic company where the future is limitless, and embark on an exciting career and journey.

Interested in becoming part of the Zanchin Automotive Group team?  Send your resume with salary expectations for review and consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected will be contacted.

Zanchin Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.