Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

At BMW of Santa Monica our mission is to deliver a world class guest experience through the pursuit of excellence. It is this journey, fueled by innovation and integrity, that has led us to be a part of the nation’s #1 family-owned automotive group. We are seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to join our team as we continue to change the industry.

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist is tasked with building a pipeline of preowned inventory by purchasing vehicles from private sellers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Disability insurance

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with vehicle owners through online platforms, classifieds, social media and referrals.
• Build a pipeline of potential sellers through proactive outreach.
• Respond quickly to seller inquiries, arrange and conduct vehicle inspections leveraging tools like Carfax, market data and condition reports.
• Negotiate price, terms and purchase logistics independently within approved guidelines.
• Analyze market trends to target high-demand vehicles and optimize acquisition strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to align purchases with business objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of market trends and valuation tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience strongly preferred

Pay: 72,000 - $144,000 / year is the expected total annual earnings after factoring in all forms of compensation including hourly pay, commissions, overtime, benefits (vacation and sick), etc.  The hourly rate for this position is minimum wage.  Commissions range from $38,000 to $110,000 per year based on performance.