Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Poway Honda - Sonic Automotive : Job Details

Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Poway Honda

Sonic Automotive

Job Location : Poway,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:05:24Z

Job Description :
Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - Poway Honda in Poway, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

You're serious about your career, and rest assured you've come to the right place. At Poway Honda, a Sonic Automotive dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Salary: Avg $60000 - $90000 per year based on performance

Our associates are happy to work here because:

  • We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
  • We provide award-winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
  • We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
  • Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, and PTO.
  • We encourage peer-to-peer teamwork and recognition.
  • Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
  • Personal Automotive Concierge Service.
Job Description

Vehicle Acquisition Specialist Purpose:

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist will have the primary responsibility of executing a process involving prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners, with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from multiple sources for resale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interfaces with current used vehicle owners from multiple resources for purchasing their vehicles.
  • Approaches, greets, and interfaces with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
  • Utilize Sonic Automotive automated inventory management system.
  • Understand market trends and changes in geographic market.
  • Provide guidance and support to dealership Sales Associates regarding purchasing used vehicles.
  • Appraise used vehicles.
  • Attend Trade walks daily.
  • Exhibit a high level of commitment to guest satisfaction.
  • Know and understand the federal, state, and local laws governing retail automotive sales.
  • Establish personal income goals consistent with dealership productivity standards and devise strategies to meet those goals.
  • Attend product and sales training courses as requested by General Manager or Sales Managers.
  • Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to guests.
  • Know and understand equity and values and be able to explain depreciation to guests.
  • Introduce guests to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchasing their existing vehicle.
  • Maintain an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to guest satisfaction.
  • Maintain a prospect development system of current used vehicle prospects and schedule appointments to appraise and purchase used vehicles.
  • Attend sales meetings.
  • Maintain a safe work environment.
  • Maintain a professional appearance.
  • Devote oneself to guaranteeing guest satisfaction.
  • Determine management, production, and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
  • Attend Sonic meetings as requested.
  • Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow-through with assigned projects.
  • Report to Supervisor regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.
  • Review and analyze actions regularly to determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
  • Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in the product.
  • Follow directions from a supervisor.
  • Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
  • Interact well with others and be a positive influence on associate and guest morale.

    • Minimum Qualifications:

    • College Degree preferred but not required; High school diploma or the equivalent required.
    • High level of customer service is required.
    • Professional personal appearance.
    • Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.
    • Previous dealership, selling, or marketing experience preferred.
    • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
    • All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
    • All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.
    About Poway, CA:

    Located in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as The City in the Country and prides itself on the fact that over half of the city's 39.4 square-mile area is preserved as dedicated open space. The community offers a diverse range of housing options, an outstanding school district, a thriving business park with over 19,000 jobs, a broad range of dining and shopping opportunities, beautiful parks, 76 miles of trails, and numerous community events throughout the year. Poway is a great place to live, work, and play!

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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