Automotive Sales Associate - Entry Level Vehicle Acquisitions
Don Ayres Automotive Group, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
Start a high-energy sales career where your effort directly drives your income— No automotive experience required—we train the right people.
If you enjoy talking to people, staying busy, and getting rewarded for results, this is your opportunity to break into the automotive industry.
We’re looking for a high-energy relationship builder who loves talking to people and gets excited about turning conversations into opportunities. This is not a behind-the-desk admin role. This is for someone who thrives on momentum, competition, and performance.
This role is a great fit if you:
Enjoy starting conversations, talking with people and building trust Bounces back instantly from rejection Creates opportunities instead of waiting for them Loves the thrill of closing a deal Want a long-term career path in the automotive industry Are energized by goals, performance, and continuous improvement No experience required, we provide training As a Vehicle Appraisal and Acquisition Specialist at Don Ayres, you’ll be on the front lines of sourcing high-quality pre-owned vehicles—building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping customers turn their vehicles into their next upgrade. Enjoy the stability of hourly pay with the upside of monthly bonuses tied directly to your performance. What You’ll Actually Be Doing:
The Acquisitions Specialist plays a key role in sourcing and purchasing pre-owned vehicles for the dealership, with a primary focus on identifying, evaluating, and securing inventory that aligns with our sales goals and customer demand. This position requires strong market awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with sellers. You are the engine that fuels our pre-owned inventory. Appraising vehicles for service customers Proactively reaching out to customers to purchase their vehicles Creating buying opportunities through phone, text, email, and in-person conversations Building rapport quickly and earning trust Negotiating and securing vehicles that match market demand Collaborating with sales, service, and management to move fast Video:Click here to see first-hand what an Acquisitions Specialist does at Don Ayres Who Thrives in This Role:
A strong social drive — you genuinely enjoy people Natural persuasion skills — you influence without being pushy High urgency — slow environments frustrate you Competitive energy — you like winning Thick skin — rejection motivates you Experience in sales, recruiting, marketing, hospitality, or any high-activity customer-facing role Compensation & Schedule:
Hourly base pay for stability Monthly performance bonuses (your effort directly impacts your income) Typical annual earnings: $40,000–$60,000+ (Top performers regularly exceed this range) Full-time, 5-day workweek (Monday–Saturday) Rotating shifts: 8–5, 9–6, or 10–7 One Friday off every other week Every third weekend off + Monday off (3-day weekend) Rotations planned in advance What Makes This Different:
This isn’t a passive appraisal desk job. This is an opportunity-creation role inside a busy dealership with constant traffic and data to work from. You’ll have leads, service customers, CRM tools, and a strong brand behind you — but your results depend on your initiative. High activity = High opportunity. Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license with clean record Comfort with technology Ability to handle a fast-paced, performance-driven environment Automotive experience is helpful but not required. Drive, personality, and resilience matter more.
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Enjoy starting conversations, talking with people and building trust Bounces back instantly from rejection Creates opportunities instead of waiting for them Loves the thrill of closing a deal Want a long-term career path in the automotive industry Are energized by goals, performance, and continuous improvement No experience required, we provide training As a Vehicle Appraisal and Acquisition Specialist at Don Ayres, you’ll be on the front lines of sourcing high-quality pre-owned vehicles—building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping customers turn their vehicles into their next upgrade. Enjoy the stability of hourly pay with the upside of monthly bonuses tied directly to your performance. What You’ll Actually Be Doing:
The Acquisitions Specialist plays a key role in sourcing and purchasing pre-owned vehicles for the dealership, with a primary focus on identifying, evaluating, and securing inventory that aligns with our sales goals and customer demand. This position requires strong market awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with sellers. You are the engine that fuels our pre-owned inventory. Appraising vehicles for service customers Proactively reaching out to customers to purchase their vehicles Creating buying opportunities through phone, text, email, and in-person conversations Building rapport quickly and earning trust Negotiating and securing vehicles that match market demand Collaborating with sales, service, and management to move fast Video:Click here to see first-hand what an Acquisitions Specialist does at Don Ayres Who Thrives in This Role:
A strong social drive — you genuinely enjoy people Natural persuasion skills — you influence without being pushy High urgency — slow environments frustrate you Competitive energy — you like winning Thick skin — rejection motivates you Experience in sales, recruiting, marketing, hospitality, or any high-activity customer-facing role Compensation & Schedule:
Hourly base pay for stability Monthly performance bonuses (your effort directly impacts your income) Typical annual earnings: $40,000–$60,000+ (Top performers regularly exceed this range) Full-time, 5-day workweek (Monday–Saturday) Rotating shifts: 8–5, 9–6, or 10–7 One Friday off every other week Every third weekend off + Monday off (3-day weekend) Rotations planned in advance What Makes This Different:
This isn’t a passive appraisal desk job. This is an opportunity-creation role inside a busy dealership with constant traffic and data to work from. You’ll have leads, service customers, CRM tools, and a strong brand behind you — but your results depend on your initiative. High activity = High opportunity. Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license with clean record Comfort with technology Ability to handle a fast-paced, performance-driven environment Automotive experience is helpful but not required. Drive, personality, and resilience matter more.
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