Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Vehicle Acquisition Specialist – Patterson Auto Group (Tustin Auto Center, CA)

Join a Top Workplace 16 years in a row!

Patterson Auto Group, representing Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia in the Tustin Auto Center, is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to help our dealerships purchase quality pre-owned vehicles from local sellers.

This full-time position offers competitive pay ($50,000/year plus bonuses), benefits, and an opportunity to grow within one of Southern California’s most trusted automotive groups.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to inbound leads from customers looking to sell or trade in their vehicles.


• Make outbound calls, texts, and emails to schedule in-person appraisal appointments.


• Work closely with used car managers and appraisers to complete purchases.


• Manage multiple leads through CRM software with strong attention to detail.


• Build rapport and deliver a friendly, transparent experience to every seller.


• Support dealership vehicle acquisition goals each month.

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in customer service, automotive sales, or call center preferred.


• Strong communication and active listening skills.


• Confident phone presence; able to manage multiple conversations effectively.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.


• Comfortable with technology, CRM tools, and multitasking.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday


• Occasional Saturday morning activity


• No Sundays


• Full-time, up to 40 hours per week

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000 annual salary + performance bonuses


• 401(k) with company match


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and holidays


• Employee discounts


• Career advancement opportunities within the Patterson Auto Group

About Patterson Auto Group

Patterson Auto Group is a family-owned company with Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia dealerships located in the Tustin Auto Center. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County for 16 consecutive years, known for our commitment to our employees, customers, and community.

Apply Today!
Send your resume to [email protected] or apply online at: TustinMazda.com.

The Vehicle Acquisition Specialist has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges.  Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $24.0 and $25.00.  The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.