The posting
Vehicle Acquisition Specialist / Inventory Buyer
Frontier Ford – Santa Clara, CA
Frontier Ford is looking for a motivated and outgoing Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to help us grow our pre-owned inventory. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys speaking with customers, making calls, negotiating, and building relationships.
No prior vehicle buying experience is required — we will train the right candidate. However, strong communication skills, confidence on the phone, and a drive to succeed are essential.
Responsibilities
• Make outbound calls to customers interested in selling their vehicles • Contact previous customers and service clients about selling or trading their vehicles • Respond to online vehicle purchase leads and schedule appraisal appointments • Build relationships with customers and create opportunities to purchase vehicles directly from the public • Assist with appraising vehicles and determining fair market values • Work with management to identify high-demand vehicles needed for inventory • Track all acquisition opportunities in the CRM • Help maintain a strong pre-owned inventory for the dealership • Support the sales team by helping generate trade-in opportunities
Qualifications
• Strong phone and communication skills • Comfortable making outbound calls daily • Positive attitude and strong work ethic • Sales, call center, or customer service experience is a plus • Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment • Basic knowledge of vehicles is helpful but not required • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
What We Offer
• Competitive base pay + bonus opportunities • Training and support from dealership management • Opportunity to grow into roles such as Used Car Manager or Inventory Manager • Health, dental, and vision benefits • Paid time off • 401(k)
About Frontier Ford
Frontier Ford is one of the Bay Area’s premier Ford dealerships, focused on delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a strong inventory to meet customer demand.
If you enjoy working with people, making calls, and being part of a high-energy sales environment, this could be a great opportunity to build a career in the automotive industry.



