The McDonald Automotive group is expanding and seeking to add a Vehicle Appraiser / Buyer Apprentice to our team! Our Appraiser / Buyer Apprentices are trained by and assist our team of Vehicle Appraiser / Buyers to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to grow into the role of Vehicle buyers. Automotive industry employment experience is helpful, but not required. If you have a knowledge base of automotive mechanics combined with a strong work ethic, and above average writing and communication skills, this may be the position that you have been looking for!

The Vehicle Acquisition Department is responsible for appraising vehicles (in person and via online submission), purchasing vehicles from wholesale auctions, purchasing vehicles from the public, writing the online vehicle descriptions each vehicle, approving repair/reconditioning work to be done for each car, and much more! 

With multiple dealerships, the McDonald Automotive Vehicle Acquisition Department is responsible for overseeing nearly 1,000 pre-owned vehicles at any given time. The job of the appraiser/buyer apprentice is fun, fast paced, and requires great attention to detail. If you love the auto industry, but are looking for something a bit different, then you could be the candidate we are looking for!

Some of our most successful candidates in the past have had experience as automotive sales or service assistants. The keys to success in this opportunity are: 

• A solid understanding of cars (makes, models, and general mechanical terms and meaning)
• Solid automotive mechanical aptitude, formal technical experience is helpful but not required. The ability to perform light duty work on your own vehicle or hobby/project car work is a plus. 
• Ability to multitask and handle bursts of activity.
• Attention to detail and ability to work at a computer for most of the day.
• Great sense of teamwork and desire to go above and beyond to help the team reach collective goals.
• Above average writing and grammar—this position is responsible for writing our personalized vehicle descriptions.
• Working knowledge of the automotive sales industry—even though you won’t be selling cars, this position is integral to the sales process, and you must understand how it works.

Qualifications

• Full Time
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and clean MVR to pass insurance requirements.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.

Compensation is dependent upon experience and team performance: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually.

Compensation is a base salary plus monthly achievement bonus.

What We Offer

• Family Owned and Operated
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental D&D Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts on Parts and Services
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Programs
• Team events
• Discounted Rates at Pine Creek Golf Club in Colorado Springs and The Raven Golf Club in Silverthorne

It’s the talented group of staff we are fortunate to have that truly takes our business to the next level. If you want to join a winning team and continue to drive home the culture of success that we’ve built over the last 50 years, we want to speak with you!

If you meet the requirements of this position and can supply a valid U.S. driver's license as well as a clean Motor Vehicle Record Check and criminal background check, please reply to this posting and attach your resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Who We Are

Join us as we embark on our expanding growth adventure. This well performing company will offer exciting challenges and future career growth opportunities. 

At McDonald Automotive, we strive to make every employee an employee for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at McDonald Automotive is absolutely critical to its success and we’re always looking for smart, engaging, creative and dynamic people who want to join a team where they matter.

Because our goal is to exceed a client’s total expectation when they arrive at our dealership, we realize we must first provide that to our associates through continual training, career development and opportunities for growth. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years. 

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.