Automotive Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Toyota

Description

Larson Automotive Group is adding a new Vehicle Acquisition Specialist role designed to strengthen our pre-owned inventory across our dealerships. This position will pilot at one location, with the goal of expanding company-wide based on success.

If you’re driven, competitive, and enjoy working with customers while building a skillset in vehicle valuation and negotiation, this is a unique opportunity to get in early and grow with us.

What You’ll Do

Source & Acquire Vehicles

• Identify and acquire pre-owned vehicles through service drive, trade-ins, and direct purchases
• Engage customers interested in selling or upgrading their vehicles
• Prospect through online platforms, social media, and inbound leads

Service Drive Mining

• Partner with Service Advisors to identify acquisition opportunities
• Connect with service customers to discuss trade-in or purchase options
• Build relationships that generate ongoing acquisition leads

Vehicle Appraisals & Negotiation

• Evaluate vehicles using market data, appraisal tools, and condition assessments
• Present competitive purchase offers aligned with dealership inventory needs
• Negotiate directly with customers and private sellers

Inventory Strategy

• Work closely with management to maintain a high-demand inventory mix
• Monitor market trends and identify high-performing vehicle opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Sales-driven and motivated by performance-based earnings
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Interest in automotive sales, inventory, or purchasing
• Ability to work independently and proactively generate opportunities
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Why Larson Automotive Group?

• Ground-Floor Opportunity – Be part of a role we plan to expand across all stores
• Salary - $23/hr plus bonus structure
• Bonus structure

     o $75 per vehicle acquired and sold for the first four per month

     o $100 per vehicle acquired and sold after the first four per month

            § $100 will be retroactive to the first vehicle

• Career Growth – Pathways into Sales, Inventory Management, or Leadership
• High Impact Role – Directly influence dealership inventory and      profitability
• Stable Organization – Family-owned, well-established dealership group

Larson Automotive Benefits

• Medical Insurance (including $0-cost employee plan option)
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (accrues from day one)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

 At Larson, we believe everyone deserves to feel respected, valued, and included.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive. Our decisions are made with fairness and integrity, and we proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported—because that’s what family means to us.    

If you’re looking for a role where you can build a career, develop valuable skills, and directly impact results, apply today and grow with Larson Automotive Group. 

Requirements

• Previous automotive dealership experience is preferred but not required.
• Used vehicle sales 
• Vehicle appraisal or inventory management 
• Automotive auctions or purchasing 
• Automotive customer service or sales
• Strong understanding of used vehicle valuation and market conditions 
• Familiarity with dealership systems such as Dealer Management Systems (DMS), CRM platforms, and vehicle appraisal tools such as vAuto 
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• · Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment