Used Car Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious automotive brand as a Used Car Buyer in Reading! This role offers the chance to work with a leading company, optimizing pre-owned stock and leveraging your negotiation skills. You'll be at the forefront of sourcing vehicles, ensuring profitability, and maintaining strong relationships within the industry. Enjoy a competitive salary, a quarterly bonus scheme, and a range of perks including 35 days of holiday and life assurance. If you're passionate about cars and have a keen eye for market trends, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Participation in Employee Car Ownership Scheme

Personal Fuel Entitlement

Preferential leasing rates

35 days holiday

Preferential rates on products and services

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and purchasing vehicles from trade contacts.
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing Porsche vehicles via trade contacts.
• Building relationships with Centre Management Teams for vehicle leads.
• Analyzing market conditions to maintain appropriate stock levels.

Skills

Used-Car Buyer experience

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Financial knowledge

Car market awareness

Education

Franchised luxury automotive retail background

Job description

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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the world’s most iconic brands as a Used Car Buyer based at Porsche Retail Group in Reading.

To apply for the role of Used Car Buyer, you must have:

• Used-Car Buyer experience background
• Full Drivers Licence
• Over 21 for insurance purposes

Role:

As a Used Car Buyer, reporting to the Used Car Manager, you will work within the Group Sales Operations Department to ensure PRG achieves its pre-owned targets. You will optimize PRG's pre-owned stock by making considered purchases to maximize stock levels, stock turn, model mix, and price profile, while guarding against averaging units. You will analyze data reporting trends and demands to source stock through your developed network of motor trade relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and purchasing an agreed volume of Porsche vehicles via trade contacts and private sellers
• Ensuring purchases meet standards by using the agreed appraisal process to drive group profitability
• Arranging for vehicles to be repatriated to the most appropriate Porsche Centers within the group
• Building relationships with Centre Management Teams to secure a reliable supply of used vehicle purchase leads and understand customer demand to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Staying informed about current used car market conditions, including pricing, demand, and availability
• Full Driving License – minimum 2 years, aged 21 and above (Insurance Policy)
• Previous experience in a car buying role
• Proven negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities
• Strong accounting and financial knowledge
• Expertise in car knowledge and market awareness – makes, models, pricing, and local market trends

Desirable Qualifications:

• Franchised luxury automotive retail background
• Flexible working arrangements when required
• Excellent attention to detail

Porsche Retail Group is committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. We believe diverse teams foster innovation and generate new ideas. We prioritize celebrating diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an inclusive company culture.

In return, we offer:

• A basic salary of £40,000
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme with an OTE of £80,000 per annum
• Participation in the VW Group Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Personal Fuel Entitlement
• Option for a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates
• 35 days holiday per year, plus additional days for long service
• Preferential rates on various products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms, and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

Centre:

Porsche Retail Group Head Office is located at the home of Porsche Cars GB, conveniently near junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to retail parks, gyms, petrol stations, and well-known furniture brands. The office features a heavily subsidized restaurant, a barista bar, and free on-site parking for staff.

Company:

Headquartered in Reading with Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) is wholly owned by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres, and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, emphasizing a love of sports cars, excellence, and innovation. Our centers feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure high-quality purchasing, servicing, and ownership experiences.

Applying:

Please note that eRecruitSmart advertises the Used Car Buyer role on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager responsible for this vacancy. Only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have the right to work in the UK. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Ensure your address and contact details are included on your CV for consideration.