Used Car Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Used Car Buyer to join their team. This role involves purchasing quality used vehicles from various sources to support dealership sales and financial goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the retail motor industry, exceptional negotiation skills, and a customer-centric approach. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including extensive training and development opportunities, this position offers a fantastic chance to grow within a supportive environment. If you're driven and passionate about the automotive sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Discounted MOTs, Service and Parts

Life Assurance Benefit

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Bonuses

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in appraising vehicles in the retail motor industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively and negotiate confidently.

Responsibilities

• Purchase vehicles to meet sales and financial targets.
• Maintain optimum used stock levels and monitor market trends.

Skills

Knowledge of retail motor industry

Customer centric approach

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

FCA and Code of Conduct knowledge

Strong written and verbal English skills

Tools

PC literacy

Microsoft Office

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My client has anexciting opportunity to join their Centre as a Used Car Buyer .

TheUsed Car Buyerwill be an operational member of the Dealership Team and report to the Sales and Franchise Manager. The role is primarily to purchase vehicles from multiple sources to assist the dealerships achieve their sales and financial targets.

• Assisting the Sales Manager in ensuring that optimum used stock levels are maintained to maximise used car sales opportunities.
• Ensure that used cars are purchased at the correct market value reflecting their age and required preparation costs to comply with company policy.
• Ensure the procurement and supply of quality used vehicles in order that sales departments can achieve financial and volume targets
• Develop approved relationships with manufacturers, auction houses and other trade contacts in pursuit of stock acquisition
• Make purchases in line with the defined stock profile and individual requirements of each business
• Provide advice and support to Sales Management in respect of retail and trade valuations
• Provide detailed analysis/reports on purchase activity
• Monitor 60+ day stock and advise on price re-alignment and assist in disposal / inter-company transfers
• Monitor vehicle sales mix and volumes to ensure correct replenishment of stock
• Conduct due diligence in respects of vehicle condition, service history, number of previous owners, outstanding finance, warranted mileage and previous accident damage
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Snows Approved Used Vehicle Programme
• Always operate within company policy
• Monitor and provide feedback on the trends and market conditions at auction

Have you got what it takes?

• Knowledge and experience of the retail motor industry, with the ability to accurately appraise vehicles.
• A customer centric approach, always striving to deliver service above customer expectations.
• A ‘can do’ attitude with a ‘winning’ mentality and the drive and determination to be the best.
• Exceptional customer facing and interpersonal skills.
• An excellent negotiator, confident with the ability to effectively communicate persuasively with others, passing on information accurately and promptly.
• Strong negotiation skills, confident with the ability to effectively communicate persuasively with others, passing on information accurately and promptly.
• Sound knowledge of the FCA and Code of Conduct guidelines
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Knowledge and experience of using systems designed to assist with car appraisals
• PC, Microsoft, web literate.

What is in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service at 5,10,15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Birthday day off
• Discounted MOTs, Service and Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 0830 – 1800

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