Pre-Owned Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

PRE-OWNED VEHICLE ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Digital Used Car Buyer Best Ford Full-Time In-Person

Serving Massachusetts & New Hampshire

ABOUT US

Best Automotive Group is a dealership family built on a commitment to serving our community the right way. We have built our reputation on being easy to do business with honest in every interaction and focused on creating a pressure-free experience for every customer. We believe our job doesnt end at the first handshake it starts there. Customers throughout the greater Merrimack Valley trust us because we consistently deliver on that promise.

What makes us different is our people and our commitment to doing things the right way every time. Our team is accessible knowledgeable and accountable. We follow proven processes because we know that when the process is followed the results will come. There are no shortcuts only consistent execution.

We are also deeply committed to the communities we serve. Best Automotive Group actively supports local organizations events and families through donations sponsorships and hands-on involvement. We are more than just a business we are part of the community and we act like it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is not your traditional used car buyer role. Best Ford is looking for a digitally fluent data-driven Pre-Owned Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to source and purchase pre-owned inventory across a wide range of online and digital channels without ever stepping foot in a physical auction lane.

You will work from a desk armed with multiple screens real-time market data tools and direct access to the nations largest digital wholesale and retail platforms. Your job is to find the right car at the right price at the right time and your eye for value will directly drive the profitability of our pre-owned operation. If you are equally comfortable analyzing market trends and descovering a deal as you are navigating online platforms and digital tools this role was built for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and purchase pre-owned vehicles through online auction platforms including Manheim ADESA OVE TradeRev and dealer-to-dealer networks
• Monitor and bid on factory sales manufacturer remarketing programs and fleet/lease return channels
• Identify and acquire vehicles through digital retail sources including Facebook Marketplace CarGurus AutoTrader and private party listings
• Accurately appraise and book out vehicles using Black Book Manheim Market Report (MMR) KBB and vAuto or similar inventory management tools
• Analyze real-time market data to identify high-demand high-turn inventory opportunities and avoid slow-moving segments
• Manage transportation and logistics coordination for purchased vehicles from point of acquisition to lot arrival
• Maintain purchasing records track cost-to-market ratios and report acquisition activity to management
• Stay current on market trends regional pricing shifts and emerging acquisition channels

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior automotive dealership experience required sales used car management or appraisal background strongly preferred
• Highly computer proficient with the ability to navigate multiple platforms tools and data sources simultaneously
• Experience with online auction platforms (Manheim ADESA OVE TradeRev or similar) strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of vehicle valuation tools: Black Book MMR KBB vAuto or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and make confident fast purchasing decisions
• Excellent detail skills and a sharp eye for vehicle value and condition
• Self-motivated organized and able to manage a high volume of simultaneous sourcing activity
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced data-heavy environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree a plus

WHY JOIN BEST FORD

This is a rare opportunity to build and own a modern pre-owned acquisition operation from the ground up. You will have direct access to major digital platforms real-time market data and a management team that understands the value of buying right. At Best Ford strong performers are recognized and rewarded and the better you buy the more visible your impact becomes across the entire pre-owned department.

We invest in our people with the tools technology and training needed to stay ahead of the market. If you are a car person at heart who thinks in spreadsheets and lives on data feeds this is the role you have been looking for.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401(k) with company match

• Life insurance

• Medical / Health insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Dental insurance

• Employee vehicle purchase discounts

• Vision insurance

• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Best Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please notify us during the application process if you require an accommodation.

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