Used Car Buyer

Pendragon Plc; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major car dealership in Stockport is seeking a Used Car Buyer to join their Porsche team. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring used vehicles, meeting sales volume targets, and providing support to senior leaders. Ideal applicants will have experience in a similar role within the automotive industry, demonstrating strong leadership and negotiation skills. Competitive salary plus benefits including 33 days holiday and company car.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Industry-leading Family Leave Policies

Paid volunteer day

Training and career growth opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven success in a buying or used sales leadership role within the automotive industry.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills benefitting from effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a retail stock profile in line with the company's used car strategy.
• Negotiate vehicle purchase prices with confidence.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to Senior Leaders on the used car market.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Leadership experience

Job description

Overview

Used Car Buyer — Stratstone Porsche Centre, Stockport. Competitive salary with bonus plus company car, pension, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services. As a Used Car Buyer, you will join the Porsche team, reporting directly to the Head of Business. The role is accountable for procuring Used Vehicles to achieve the aspirational sales volume and profitability targets of your dedicated Porsche dealer/dealers.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a retail stock profile in line with the company\'s used car strategy
• Negotiating vehicle purchase prices with confidence
• Working closely with the Head of Business to review and maintain agreed stock profiles
• Analysing data to make informed decisions, reporting trends and insights to senior leaders and supporting them in understanding purchasing rationale
• Providing ongoing support and coaching to Senior Leaders on the used car market
• Acting as a subject matter expert in the used car market by researching, comparing, and analysing stock to identify buying opportunities

The person we\'re looking for

• Proven success and experience in a buying or used sales leadership role within the automotive industry
• A self-starter with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and deadlines
• A highly influential and effective communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Tenacious, driven, and creative, with the initiative to consistently deliver on targets

Benefits

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you\'re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that\'s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
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