Private Car Buyer/Wholesaler

Cars24; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cars24 in Melbourne is seeking a Private Car Buyer to join our team. You will engage directly with private sellers to acquire vehicles for our national inventory, applying valuation expertise and strong negotiation to deliver premium offers.

This role emphasizes customer empathy and commercial acumen, building trust with sellers and ensuring a smooth process from source to handover while maintaining Cars24 standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a car buyer or automotive purchasing.
• Strong negotiation and valuation skills.
• Customer service orientation and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Source and acquire vehicles directly from private sellers.
• Conduct detailed inspections and valuations to ensure accurate offers.
• Negotiate confidently with private sellers to secure vehicles at the right price.
• Collaborate with sourcing, logistics, and operations teams for smooth vehicle movement and handovers.
• Monitor local market trends and pricing data to identify sourcing opportunities and maintain competitive acquisition pricing.
• Build lasting relationships with customers, turning one-time sellers into repeat brand advocates.
• Maintain accurate digital records for all purchases and ensure compliance with Cars24 processes and standards.

Job description

Private Car Buyer – OTE $120,000 - $140,000 + Super!

Join the team transforming Australia’s used car market | Buy Directly from Private Sellers | Build Trust, Drive Value

About Us

Cars24 is Australia’s largest online used car retailer — and we’re redefining the way Australians buy and sell their vehicles. With a seamless digital experience and nationwide presence, we’ve already delivered over US$1B in car sales globally, and we’re just getting started in Australia.

Our Private Buying Team is at the heart of this transformation — acquiring vehicles directly from individual sellers and fueling our growing retail and wholesale operations. We’re looking for experienced and motivated car buyers who know how to combine valuation expertise, customer empathy, and commercial acumen to close quality deals every day.

The Role & What You’ll Do

As a Private Buyer at Cars24, you’ll be responsible for engaging directly with car owners to purchase vehicles for our national inventory. You’ll combine your deep product knowledge, negotiation skills, and customer service excellence to deliver a premium, transparent buying experience.

Your key responsibilities:

• Source and acquire vehicles directly from private sellers, ensuring a steady and high-quality pipeline of inventory.
• Conduct detailed inspections and valuations to ensure accurate offers and maintain acquisition standards.
• Negotiate confidently with private sellers to secure vehicles at the right price while ensuring a great customer experience.
• Collaborate closely with our sourcing, logistics, and operations teams to ensure smooth vehicle movement and handovers.
• Monitor local market trends and pricing data to identify sourcing opportunities and maintain competitive acquisition pricing.
• Build lasting relationships with customers, turning one-time sellers into repeat brand advocates.
• Maintain accurate digital records for all purchases and ensure compliance with Cars24 processes and standards.