JOB DETAILS

Acquisition Specialist

CompanyGroove Toyota
LocationEnglewood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 21, 2026
About The Company
Groove Toyota, a Summit Automotive Partners company, is built upon a different way of thinking. We are dedicated to excellence, personal growth, and processes that support our customer and employee satisfaction. The Groove brand is unique about the Power of Yes – meaning that we will empower employees to provide our customers with a positive, stress-free experience, whether in sales, parts, service or in the office. We're extremely proud of our motivated employees and truly value and appreciate their hard work.
About the Role

Description

At Groove Toyota we take pride in providing exceptional automotive experiences to our customers and continually strive to grow our vehicle inventory with high-quality, pre-owned vehicles. We’re currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven Automotive Acquisition Specialist to join our team.


Position Overview:

The Automotive Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring pre-owned vehicles for dealership inventory through various channels, including private party purchases, trade-ins, auctions, and wholesale opportunities. This position plays a vital role in ensuring a steady flow of quality inventory to support our dealership’s sales objectives.


Compensation:

This is a commission-based position. The compensation for this role is up to $100,000+ per year.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively source and acquire pre-owned vehicles through private party purchases, trade-ins, auctions, and online platforms
  • Evaluate vehicle condition, market value, and history reports to determine accurate appraisals and fair acquisition pricing
  • Negotiate purchase terms and finalize deals with sellers
  • Maintain detailed records of vehicle acquisitions, including purchase price, vehicle condition, and related documentation
  • Collaborate with sales and management teams to identify high-demand inventory needs and trends
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with vehicle sellers, auction representatives, wholesalers, and trade partners
  • Monitor market trends and adjust acquisition strategies accordingly
  • Ensure compliance with all dealership policies, state, and federal regulations regarding vehicle purchasing and documentation

Requirements

  • Prior experience in automotive vehicle purchasing, appraisal, or sales preferred
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple acquisitions leads simultaneously
  • Proficient with inventory management and appraisal tools (such as vAuto, Kelley Blue Book, etc.)
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and customer-first mindset
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substances
  • Authorized to work in the United States
Key Skills
Vehicle SourcingVehicle AppraisalNegotiationMarket AnalysisInventory ManagementCommunicationRelationship ManagementDetail OrientedMultitaskingvAutoKelley Blue Book
Categories
SalesTransportationRetailLogistics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The specialist is responsible for sourcing and acquiring high-quality pre-owned vehicles through private parties, auctions, and trade-ins. They must evaluate vehicle conditions and negotiate purchase terms to maintain a steady flow of inventory.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
93
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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