AutoNation Jaguar Land Rover is NOW HIRING internet-saavy VEHICLE ACQUISITION SPECIALISTS to join our winning luxury Sales team in New York! Our state-of-the-art, modern facilities in White Plains, Mount Kisco, and New Rochelle are expanding our staff size to keep up with customer demand as we move into 2023. If you have a passion for people, automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you! Get to the front of the line by scheduling a face-to-face interview today! We have limited spots available and these opportunites won't last long!

AutoNation offers our full-time Vehicle Acquisition Specialists great, competitive benefits including:

• Higher income earning potential
• Full benefits package including Paid Time Off & 401K w/ Company match
• Longevity bonuses paid out yearly
• 100% Company paid life and cancer insurance
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, & service
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• So much more!

Position Overview

The We’ll Buy Your Car (WBYC) In-Store Associate will be focused and specifically trained to acquire additional inventory for the dealership by actively prospecting outside of the AutoNation Customer Network. The WBYC Associate will utilize all available prospecting resources to identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicle. Resources include third party websites, 3rd party lead sources, service drive traffic and other means. This Associate will enjoy consistent interaction with customers throughout the day, both in person and over the phone. This role will primarily make cold contact with prospects who have their vehicle advertised for sale, both online and as walk-ins to the store. S/he will set appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal, and execute the AutoNation We'll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process. This role requires the ability to identity sales opportunities for AutoNation as well. Those customers interested in replacing their vehicle will be referred to a Sales Associate who will execute the sales process. The Vehicle Procurement Coordinator's career path could lead into a Sales Associate role. Our Associates provide an exceptional customer experience, appropriately managing the customer’s expectations, and communicating throughout the We'll Buy Your Car process. The Associate will strive to deliver on the ‘check within an hour’ promise of the We'll Buy Your Car program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review vehicle condition reports
• Determine wholesale and retail prices
• Inspect and accept vehicles arriving onsite
• Create and execute reconditioning plan to prepare vehicle for sale
• Using sound judgement, research, and excellent interpersonal skills to make offers on vehicles and close sales
• Driving incremental business through a high-level of engagement with customers.
• Turn prospective Vehicle Procurement Customers over to an “elite” sales team for a sales opportunity
• Work with management to identify current inventory needs.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Extremely self-motivated
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience.
• Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Valid In-State Driver's License and an acceptable, safe driving record

Why should I come work for AutoNation?

• You want to work for a car dealer that has a strong moral compass and treats all of its associates with respect.
• You want an opportunity to earn your worth and grow a career with a Fortune 150 company that operates 300+ dealerships from coast to coast.

Preferred dress code

Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)

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