Car Purchaser – Car Auctions

Caartl; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CAARTL is a Dubai-based used-car auction platform seeking a Car Purchaser with strong vehicle valuation and price negotiation skills. You will engage sellers, evaluate car values, and close deals within profitability guidelines.

The role requires deep knowledge of the UAE market and the ability to work closely with inspection, auction, and sales teams. Key responsibilities include negotiating with sellers, analyzing vehicle data, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful deal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in used-car purchasing or automotive sales.
• Strong understanding of UAE used-car market and pricing.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and deal-closing skills.
• Ability to assess resale values and profit margins.
• Familiarity with UAE vehicle brands, models and market demand.
• Strong communication and CRM skills.
• Ability to manage multiple negotiations under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individual sellers and negotiate purchase prices.
• Evaluate vehicles by make, model, year, mileage, condition and demand.
• Assess seller price expectations against wholesale and dealer values.
• Negotiate to secure viable deals while protecting profitability.
• Handle objections and close purchase agreements.
• Take ownership of deals through to successful closure.
• Coordinate with inspection, auction, and sales teams for smooth transactions.
• Support deal closures between sellers and CAARTL's dealer network.

Skills

Negotiation

Vehicle valuation

Deal closing

Market research

Communication

Relationship management

Job description

Car Purchaser – Used Car Auctions

Company: CAARTL

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About CAARTL

CAARTL is a Dubai-based used-car auction platform and car inspection services provider. We connect individual car sellers with a network of used-car dealers through a transparent and efficient auction process.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and results-driven Car Purchaser who understands the UAE used-car market and has strong vehicle valuation, price negotiation, and deal-closing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Purchasing & Price Negotiation

• Engage with individual car sellers and negotiate competitive vehicle purchase prices.
• Evaluate vehicles based on make, model, year, mileage, condition, specifications, and current market demand.
• Assess seller price expectations against prevailing wholesale and dealer market values.
• Negotiate effectively to secure commercially viable deals while maintaining company profitability.
• Handle seller objections and work towards mutually acceptable purchase agreements.
• Take ownership of assigned vehicle deals and follow through until successful closure.

Market Research & Vehicle Valuation

• Maintain strong knowledge of UAE used-car prices, dealer demand, and resale market trends.
• Research vehicle values across the local retail, wholesale, and auction markets.
• Identify high-demand vehicles and profitable purchasing opportunities.
• Evaluate inspection reports and vehicle condition to determine appropriate purchasing prices.
• Monitor market trends and competitor pricing to support accurate purchasing decisions.

Auction & Sales Coordination

• Coordinate with the inspection, auction, and sales teams to ensure smooth vehicle transactions.
• Work closely with the auction team to understand dealer offers, buyer interest, and vehicle demand.
• Negotiate with sellers based on available offers and commercially acceptable price ranges.
• Ensure vehicles are purchased within approved pricing limits and profitability requirements.
• Support successful deal closures between individual sellers and CAARTL's dealer network.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with individual car sellers.
• Follow up with sellers to convert pending negotiations into completed transactions.
• Clearly explain CAARTL's vehicle purchasing and auction process.
• Maintain accurate records of seller discussions, negotiated prices, and deal statuses.
• Achieve assigned vehicle purchasing and deal closure targets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in used-car purchasing, vehicle valuation, automotive sales, or used-car trading.
• Strong understanding of the UAE used-car market and vehicle pricing.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and deal-closing skills.
• Ability to accurately assess vehicle resale values and potential profit margins.
• Familiarity with different vehicle brands, models, specifications, and market demand.
• Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple negotiations simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and commercially focused.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Car Purchaser, Used Car Buyer, Procurement Executive, or Vehicle Acquisition Executive.
• Experience working with used-car dealerships, automotive auction companies, or car-buying platforms.
• Existing knowledge of UAE wholesale dealers and automotive trading markets.
• Familiarity with GCC, American, Japanese, and European-spec vehicles.
• Ability to communicate in English; additional languages such as Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu are an advantage.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands what a used car is worth in the UAE market.
• Can confidently negotiate with sellers and close deals.
• Knows the difference between retail asking prices and realistic dealer purchasing prices.
• Can identify profitable vehicle purchasing opportunities.
• Has strong commercial judgment and understands the importance of maintaining profit margins.
• Takes ownership of negotiations and consistently works towards successful deal closures.

Why Join CAARTL?

• Be part of a growing used-car auction business in Dubai.
• Work closely with automotive professionals, dealers, and experienced auction teams.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of vehicles and daily market transactions.
• Build your career in the UAE automotive trading and auction industry.