Acquisition Specialist - Don Ayres Honda

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in Fort Wayne, IN, you have come to the right place. Don Ayres Honda was rated a "Best Place to Work" in the 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards, voted 2022 dealer of the year by DealerRater, and is a 20-time winner of the prestigious Honda President’s Award for excellence in sales performance and customer satisfaction.

As one of Indiana’s largest and most successful dealerships, we provide excellent career opportunities for smart, energetic, and motivated individuals. Are you willing to help us achieve our goal of providing world-class customer service? Then this is the place for you.

At Don Ayres Honda, we offer competitive wages, a great benefits package, and a fun working environment. If you are tired of your regular job and want to start a fun and rewarding career, apply here!

What We're Looking For: 

We are looking for an Associate that provides exceptional customer experience, appropriately manages customers' expectations, and demonstrates excellent communication throughout selling and buying processes. This position is an ideal fit for those interested in sales, marketing, business administration, and customer service.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive wages  
• Fast-paced, high-energy environment 
• Group health insurance 
• Short-term disability 
• Life insurance 
• Paid vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle & Wellness benefits   
• 401(k) with match program 
• Closed on major holidays 
• Employee discounts 
• Professional development & growth opportunities
• Unwavering leadership support 
• Immediate, comprehensive and continuous training for success 

Ideal Qualifications Include:

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Valid In-State Driver’s License and an acceptable, safe driving record
• Proficient technology and computer skills
• Outgoing personality with an exceptional hospitality focus 
• Extremely self-motivated 
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Ability to drive an exceptional customer experience 
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, fun environment
• Demonstrate communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills 
• Organization and follow-up skills
• People focused with a positive attitude
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• The Acquisition Intern will be focused and specifically trained to acquire additional inventory for the dealership by actively prospecting inside the Don Ayres Honda service department
• This Associate will enjoy consistent interaction with customers, Sales Associates, Sales managers, Service Advisors, Service Director, other associates, Financial Services Manager, and support staff
• Review vehicle condition reports
• Accept vehicles arriving onsite 
• ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Assist in connecting guests with Service Advisors 
• Assist in moving vehicles to assigned areas 
• Drive incremental business through a high- level of engagement with customers 
• Ability to identify sales opportunities
•  Work with management to identify current inventory needs 
• Those customers interested in replacing or selling their vehicles will be referred to the Acquisition Specialist

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.