Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Las Vegas, NV | Vehicle acquisition | Auto buyer | Used vehicle | Pre-owned | Appraisal | Inventory sourcing | Auction | Trade-in | Multi-store | Shared services | Automotive buying experience required | Veterans encouraged to apply | $65,000 - $75,000/yr

• You're an experienced automotive buyer or appraiser who reads the market accurately, values vehicles with confidence, and understands what makes a unit retail-ready versus a pass
• You think in terms of inventory strategy -- you're not just buying cars, you're maintaining a constant, quality flow of retail-ready units that store teams can move quickly and profitably
• You're ready to own a centralized acquisition function for a 40+ rooftop dealer group where your market instincts, your sourcing relationships, and your discipline directly determine the quality and consistency of pre-owned inventory across the network

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea:
do right by people, every time.

• Source and acquire retail-ready pre-owned inventory for Swickard stores across multiple markets -- through auctions, trade-in appraisals, private party purchases, and dealer-to-dealer transactions
• Evaluate vehicles accurately and efficiently -- assessing condition, market value, reconditioning cost, and retail potential to make sound acquisition decisions at pace
• Monitor market conditions across Swickard's operating regions -- tracking auction lanes, retail pricing trends, and inventory demand signals to buy the right vehicles at the right price
• Partner with store-level GMs, GSMs, and used vehicle managers to understand inventory needs, gaps, and market preferences by location -- sourcing to the specific demand of each store, not a one-size-fits-all profile
• Manage acquisition volume and pacing to maintain a consistent flow of retail-ready inventory -- preventing gaps that leave stores under-stocked and avoiding overbuying that creates aged inventory risk
• Track acquisition activity, spend, and inventory performance -- reporting results to leadership and adjusting sourcing strategy based on turn rates and gross performance
• Build and maintain sourcing relationships -- auction representatives, independent dealers, fleet accounts, and other wholesale channels that provide consistent access to quality inventory

• Automotive buying, appraisal, or used vehicle management experience -- required. Candidates with auction buying, wholesale, or multi-store acquisition experience are strongly preferred
• Strong vehicle valuation fundamentals -- accurate, confident assessment of condition, market value, and reconditioning cost with a track record of sound acquisition decisions
• Market awareness -- you follow auction trends, retail pricing data, and regional demand signals and use that information to buy smarter, not just faster
• Inventory strategy mindset -- you think about pipeline flow, turn rates, and store-level demand, not just individual vehicle transactions
• Proficiency with valuation tools -- Manheim Market Report, Black Book, Galves, or equivalent -- and familiarity with auction platforms and DMS systems
• Clear communicator who works effectively with store-level leadership across multiple locations and time zones
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• $65,000 - $75,000/yr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A centralized role with network-wide impact -- the inventory you…