Purchaser (Car Buyer)

Bayut | dubizzle; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE platform for classified ads is looking for a Purchaser to price vehicles for representation on its platform. The role involves negotiating prices, managing stock, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have at least 2 years of automotive experience and knowledge of the used car market. The position requires strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and offers a competitive tax-free salary along with health insurance and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual air ticket allowance

Employee discounts

Rewards & recognitions

Learning & development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years automotive experience.
• Proven track record within a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of the used car market.

Responsibilities

• Price vehicles for representation on the dubizzle pro platform.
• Negotiate with customers for effective pricing.
• Maintain healthy stock levels and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Automotive experience

CRM software proficiency (preferably Salesforce)

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Professional presentation

Multitasking

Job description

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

Role Overview

We are looking to hire a Purchaser who is responsible for pricing vehicles for representation in order to advertise on the dubizzle pro platform. As the UAE’s largest used car classified website the position will be responsible for generating new listings thus increasing inventory ensuring that all sales targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear ability to price a multitude of vehicles within the dubizzle pro boundaries
• Negotiate with customers to price cars effectively ensuring an efficient sale with maximum margin
• Purchase cars for retail within the given criteria
• Price cars for managed service and ensure cars are priced competitively
• Achieve a healthy margin on retail (10%)
• Maintain healthy stock with average days in stock of 30 days
• Achieve monthly targets and margins for Retail, Managed, Auction
• Outbound on call consultations to generate new branch sign ups
• Adjust the price of vehicles to reflect mileage, colour, warranty/service, engines, specifications and condition, etc.
• Efficiently enter customer and car credentials using the Salesforce CRM system to ensure current and future databases are maintained
• Build and maintain customer relationships to generate potential future business
• Oversee the representation process, including meet and greet through to handover to enhance the overall customer experience
• Work in a fast paced, high performing team in a multicultural environment with over 60 different nationalities

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual air ticket allowance
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
• Rewards & recognitions
• Learning & development
• #UAEdubizzle
• Valid UAE driver’s license

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years automotive experience
• Previous experience using CRM software/apps (preferred Salesforce)
• Proven track record within a similar role
• In‑depth knowledge of the used car market
• Expertise in a wide range of makes, models, specifications specifically for GCC vehicles
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills
• High‑level interpersonal skills to facilitate communication in person, by email and telephone with professionalism
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively and efficiently
• Highly presentable individual with a professional attitude
• Team player