Posted 7 months ago
Vehicle Acquisition Specialist - CarSimple
@ Destination Auto Group
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
CarSimple, part of Destination Auto Group, is hiring a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to source used vehicles through phone outreach, online ads and in-person appraisals. The role is full-time and includes a sales foundation training program and a competitive compensation plan.
Pay:
$60,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Call customers to bring in used vehicles for purchase
- Appraise vehicles with appraisal software
- Set up in-person and on-site appraisal appointments
- Source vehicles from online advertisements
- Respond to electronic leads, calls and walk-ins
Requirements summary:
- Prior automotive experience preferred
- Ability to qualify for or hold a VSA licence
- Proficiency on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist
- Valid driver's licence with clean driving abstract
- Strong relationship-building skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · breezy
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Sales |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | VSA |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Destination Auto Group
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Every day we challenge the status quo of the traditional dealership model in order to do what's right for our guests.
Full company description
Destination Auto Group is a Vancouver-based automotive retailer. We operate four full-service award-winning dealerships in the Lower Mainland, and represent 3 brands: Honda, Mazda and Toyota. Through our people-first culture and focus on doing things differently, Destination Auto Group was recognized from among 3,200 dealers as the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association Laureate for Business Innovation in 2019 and 2022, and is consistently a Top Employer for Recent Graduates. For over 40 years the dealerships of Destination Auto Group have served the communities of Metro Vancouver with a customer-centric focus. What drives our team of 380+ associates? Our brand promise: Every day we challenge the status quo of the traditional dealership model in order to do what’s right for our guests Our brand vision: Provide extraordinary customer experience, transparency, and high-quality service and repair to all car owners in Metro Vancouver What makes it so great to work with us? • Collaborative, enthusiastic, fun, team-oriented culture • Young and dynamic management team • Competitive compensation structure and Health Benefits Program • Career advancement opportunities in technical and managerial tracks • Actively make a positive contribution to local communities • A recognizable and trusted local company We participate actively in the community through our support of local associations, sports teams, cultural events and festivals, as well as organizations including Canadian Blood Services, the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and BCIT Students Association. We invite you to learn more about us through our website and social media channels, or in-person at one of our locations. Learn more about exciting and dynamic career opportunities by visiting https://www.destinationauto.ca/employment/
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,175
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 120
- Reported office locations
- 4451 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6G9, CA
- 368 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3J6, CA
- 1595 Boundary Rd, Vancouver, BC V5K 5C4, CA
- 4278 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y5, CA
- 1595 Boundary Rd, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 5C4, CA
- Business categories
- Motor Vehicle Dealers
- Retail and wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Destination Auto Group
- Specialties
- Car dealer
- Body Shop
- New car sales
- Used car sales
- Car service
- Trade-ins
- Maintenance
- Auto dealer
- Toyota dealer
- Honda dealer
- Mazda dealer
- Car service and parts
- Oil change
- Tires
- auto finance
- Glass
- Body Shop
- EV
- and Electric Vehicles
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Destination Auto Group is a Vancouver-based automotive retailer. We operate four full-service award-winning dealerships in the Lower Mainland, and represent 3 brands: Honda, Mazda and Toyota. Through our people-first culture and focus on doing things differently, Destination Auto Group was recognized from among 3,200 dealers as the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association Laureate for Business Innovation in 2019 and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail Motor Vehicles |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | Car dealerBody ShopNew car salesUsed car salesCar serviceTrade-insMaintenanceAuto dealerToyota dealerHonda dealer |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
| View page |
CarSimple is a technology-first online retailer of used cars that provides a seamless, fully digitalized and automated B2C process for car buying and selling. CarSimple seeks to fulfill the promise of ease and convenience of a fully digital customer retail experience by leveraging 35+ years of dealership operational excellence. CarSimple is proudly apart of Destination Auto Group, which is recognized as the 2019 and 2022 Canadian Automotive Dealers Association (CADA) Laureate Award Winner for Business Innovation and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates of 2024.
CarSimple is looking for a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, who is looking to take the next step within their career!
What we can provide for you:
- Comprehensive internal sales foundation training program.
- A competitive compensation plan!
- Enhanced group health benefits program.
- An environment that is friendly, respectful, collaborative and ultimately supports your success!
- Employee recognition, celebration and company culture events.
- Long term and accelerated career opportunities!
What you’ll be doing:
- Calling customers to bring them in to purchase their used vehicle.
- Management will provide training and call list as well as other resource to generate leads.
- Operate in a professional and ethical manner with the highest regard to exemplary customer service.
- To have up-to-date product knowledge of all vehicle makes and models including competitive brands.
- Appraise vehicles using state-of-the-art software.
- Set up appointments with guests to do in-person/on site appraisals.
- Source vehicles from online advertisements.
- Respond to electronic leads, phone calls, and customer walk-in inquiries.
What we need from you:
- The ability to welcome our guests to the dealership as if it were your own home!
- Prior automotive experience is preferred.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- You are socially focused and cherish building and maintaining relationships.
- Proficient on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and other online buy & sell platforms.
- Ability to qualify for a VSA license and/or already have one.
- Can operate independently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring quality is best-in-class!
- Valid driver’s License with a clean driving abstract.
If this sounds like you, please submit your resume today.
CarSimple is a member of the Destination Auto Group of companies. Destination Auto Group is committed to employment equity and to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please feel free to reach out to us.
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