Service Lane Acquisition Manager

Eide Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is always looking for hardworking individuals to join our team! Our goal is to develop long-term employees who want to be successful and have opportunities for advancement. Eide Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram looks after their employees with extensive benefits. We invest in our employees and their growth at the store.

Key Responsibilities

Service Lane Engagement:
•    Proactively approach customers in the service lane to assess interest in selling or trading their vehicle.
•    Inspect and appraise vehicles using dealership tools (e.g., Kelley Blue Book, vAuto, CARFAX).
•    Clearly explain purchase offers and trade-in options to customers.
•    Work closely with service advisors and other dealership departments to identify buying opportunities.
Online Private Party Acquisitions:
•    Monitor and search online platforms (e.g., Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Autotrader, OfferUp, CarGurus, etc.) for high-quality used vehicle listings.
•    Reach out to private sellers, evaluate listings, and negotiate fair-market value offers.
•    Coordinate inspections and transportation of vehicles to the dealership.
•    Maintain an organized log of all online sourcing activity, communications, and acquisitions.
•    Stay current on used car market trends, pricing, and desired inventory profiles.

General Responsibilities:

•    Maintain accurate records of all appraisals, offers, and purchases.
•    Ensure a positive and professional experience for all customer interactions—both in-person and online.
•    Collaborate with the Used Car Manager to target specific vehicle types and manage acquisition goals.
•    Assist with inventory strategy by understanding reconditioning costs and retail potential of prospective purchases.

Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive buying, sales, or appraisals preferred.
• Strong understanding of vehicle condition, valuation, and reconditioning costs.
• Proficiency in using online platforms for vehicle sourcing and dealership CRM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for digital outreach.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect vehicles indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

What we Offer:

• Base salary + performance based incentives and/or commissions.
• Weekends Off
• Clean and professional work environment
• 401(K) with Immediate Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Pricing and Discounts
• Promote from within culture - Advancement Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA Option with Elected Health Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits Options

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.