Wholesale Manager / Private Buyer

Cars24; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle (fuel) allowance

Monthly phone allowance

6 months parental leave (80% salary)

Job summary

Cars24 is Australia’s largest online used car retailer, seeking a Lead QLD Private Buyer to own the private buying channel across our national network. You’ll identify stock opportunities, build dealer relationships, and move vehicles quickly through the buying and selling cycle.

This role offers autonomy, strong earning potential via uncapped commissions and a base salary, plus vehicle and phone allowances, with a clear pathway to leadership in a fast-growing AutoTech group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive buying and/or selling.
• Strong network of dealers and sourcing contacts.
• Deep understanding of pricing, resale demand, and valuations.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management.
• Autonomous work style with commercial acumen.
• Attention to detail for end-to-end transactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to complete police/background check.

Responsibilities

• Buy vehicles for resale through dealer and trade channels.
• Sell vehicle stock to approved trade partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with used car dealers and fleet operators.
• Identify sourcing opportunities to supplement inventory.
• Negotiate purchase/sale pricing, margins and volumes.
• Manage procurement workflows and pricing models.
• Monitor automotive trends, demand and resale values.
• Coordinate stock movement with internal teams.

Skills

Proven experience in automotive buying

Strong dealer network

Vehicle pricing & wholesale valuations

Negotiation & relationship mgmt

Autonomous work style

Attention to detail

Strong verbal & written communication

Willingness to pass background check

Job description

Private Car Buyer – Exceptional Base + Uncapped Commission

Buy & Sell Vehicles | Enhance Dealer Networks | High 6-figure OTE with vehicle allowance

About Us:

Cars24 is Australia’s largest online used car retailer — and we’re transforming how vehicles move through the market, from sourcing to sale.

With a fully digital buying experience and national operations, we manage thousands of vehicles every month — and now we’re expanding our private vehicle buying capability. We're looking for an experienced Private Car Buyer in QLD to lead the charge in buying and selling vehicles to and from trade dealers, backed by the support of a national team. You will act as our lead buyer and have the opportunity to work closely with the Procurement director, CEO and founders.

The Role & What You’ll Do

As our Lead QLD Private Buyer, you’ll take ownership of the private buying channel — identifying stock sourcing opportunities, building dealer relationships, and ensuring fast, accurate vehicle movement through the network.

You’ll be responsible for both purchasing and selling vehicles within the trade market, operating with autonomy and accountability.

Your core responsibilities:

• Buy vehicles for resale through dealer and trade channels
• Sell vehicle stock from our inventory to approved trade partners
• Build and maintain relationships with used car dealers and fleet operators
• Identify sourcing opportunities to supplement existing inventory
• Negotiate confidently on purchase and sale pricing, margins, and volumes
• Manage procurement workflows and pricing models
• Maintain visibility on automotive trends, vehicle demand, and resale values
• Work closely with internal teams to track stock movement and ensure operational alignment

Requirements:

• Proven experience in automotive buying and/or selling
• A strong, active network of dealers and sourcing contacts
• Deep understanding of vehicle pricing, resale demand, and wholesale valuations
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to operate autonomously
• Great attention to detail and ability to manage end-to-end transactions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to complete a police and background check

Competitive base salary + super + uncapped commissions:OTE $150,000 - $200,000+!

6 Months Paid Parental Leave @ 80% Salary

Direct pathway to leadership and management at a $3.3B global AutoTech unicorn

Benefits:

• Vehicle (fuel) allowance
• Monthly phone allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Be part of a high-growth business changing the way used cars move in Australia
• Career growth, national network, and strong team support