Vehicle Acquisition Representative I - Kearny Mesa Ford/Kia

Vehicle Acquisition Representative I - Kearny Mesa Ford/Kia

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Vehicle Acquisition Representative I supports the vehicle acquisition team by assisting in sourcing, evaluating, and processing vehicle purchases. This role involves administrative tasks, research, and coordination to ensure the efficient acquisition of quality inventory.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in identifying potential vehicle acquisition opportunities through online platforms, auctions, and trade-ins.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicles acquired, including pricing, condition, and vendor information in the inventory management system.
• Liaise with vendors, auction houses, and other dealerships to gather information about available vehicles and facilitate negotiations.
• Help with the preliminary assessment of vehicle conditions and histories to assist the acquisition team in making informed decisions.
• Conduct test drives to assess their mechanical performance.
• Prepare and organize documents related to vehicle purchases, including purchase agreements and title transfers.
• Assist in generating reports on vehicle inventory, acquisition costs, and market trends for the acquisition team.
• Ensure all acquisition processes adhere to company policies and legal regulations.
• Ensure all vehicle acquisitions comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the automotive market and trends.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; required to have California driver's license within 10 days following date of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in automotive sales, administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of automotive terminology and market trends.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively within a team.

Physical Demands: 

• Frequently stands, walks, sits; uses hands; frequently reaches with hands and arms; frequently talks and hears.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, squats or crawls; occasionally lifts up to 15 pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Environment/Noise: 

• Typical dealership or repair shop environment, including noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• May occasionally visit service bays or workshops to discuss vehicle issues with technicians.
• Many odors may be present.
• Noise moderate.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• 401k (with Employer match)
• Generous Vacation Package
• Inter-Company Transfers and Promotion Opportunities
• Tenure recognition and awards
• Vehicle Purchase Discount Program
• Vehicle Service Discount Program
• Golf Benefits at Maderas Golf Club (subject to qualification)

If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Sunroad is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities and access to all programs, services, and activities. If you require accommodations to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the HR Department to discuss your needs confidentially. We will work with you to identify appropriate accommodations based on your specific circumstances and in compliance with applicable laws.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintain a drug-free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Sunroad is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection,  race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); religion; religious creed; religious dress/grooming; color; age (40 and over); sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity (meaning a person’s identification as male, female, a gender different from the person’s sex at birth, or transgender); gender expression (including a person’s gender-related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex at birth); national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; uniform service member status; military or veteran status; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth; medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breast feeding; medical condition (including cancer related or HIV/AIDS related); handicap; physical disability; mental disability; genetic characteristics; genetic information; or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws.  Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies equally to interns and volunteers.