Love Cars? Know Vehicle Values? Build a Career Buying Inventory. Impex Automotive is growing, and we're creating a dedicated Vehicle Acquisition Department modeled after the industry's most successful appraisal organizations. Instead of having salespeople or managers perform inconsistent trade appraisals, our Vehicle Acquisition Specialists focus exclusively on evaluating, appraising, and helping us acquire vehicles. If you've ever said: I love appraising cars. I'm the person everyone asks about vehicle values. I enjoy the numbers more than the sales process. ...this could be the career you've been looking for. What You'll Do As a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, you'll become the dealership's valuation expert. You'll appraise customer trade-ins, internet trade requests, sight-unseen appraisals, and service drive acquisitions. Using vAuto Provision, DriveCentric CRM, market data, and your automotive expertise, you'll determine accurate market values that help our dealerships acquire quality inventory while protecting profitability. This is not a commissioned sales position. This is a professional appraisal and acquisition role where your expertise drives results. What You'll Be Doing Every Day Professionally inspect and evaluate vehicles Build market-based appraisals using vAuto Provision Estimate reconditioning costs Analyze local and national market trends Review vehicle history reports Work directly with customers, sales consultants, and sales managers Respond to internet and CRM appraisal requests Recommend accurate Actual Cash Values (ACV) Help the dealership acquire more inventory What We're Looking For We're searching for people who enjoy evaluating vehicles and making informed decisions.
Ideal backgrounds include:
Used Vehicle Buyer Appraiser Sales Manager Automotive Sales Consultant Inventory Manager Finance Manager Auction Buyer Service Advisor Vehicle Purchasing Specialist You don't need to have held the exact title—we're looking for the right mindset and willingness to learn.
Qualifications Preferred qualifications:
Automotive dealership experience Strong understanding of vehicle values Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Computer proficiency Professional appearance and demeanor Experience with vAuto, DriveCentric, and Dealertrack DMS is a plus Why You'll Love This Role Competitive annual compensation: $48,000-$91,200 Full-time, stable career opportunity Specialized role with clear responsibilities Modern technology and market-leading appraisal tools Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to become a recognized vehicle valuation expert Work with one of the fastest-growing automotive groups in the region Team-oriented, process-driven culture Who We Are Impex Automotive is committed to building a best-in-class vehicle acquisition process centered on professionalism, consistency, and customer experience. Our Vehicle Acquisition Specialists don't guess at vehicle values—they use real-time market data, proven processes, and industry-leading technology to make informed decisions that benefit both our customers and our dealerships. If you're passionate about automobiles, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a career focused on vehicle acquisition rather than traditional sales, we'd love to meet you. Ready to Join Our Team? Apply today and help us build the future of vehicle acquisition at Impex Automotive. Impex Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$48,000.00 - $91,200.00 per year
Work Location:
In person
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