Used Car Buyer

Lookers; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking an experienced Used Car Buyer to join their team. This role involves evaluating vehicles, negotiating purchase prices, and building strong relationships with sellers. The position offers a salary of £55,000 plus OTE up to £95,000, with hybrid working options available. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive sourcing and purchasing, along with excellent negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience in automotive used car sourcing and purchasing is essential.
• Proven track record as an experienced used car buyer.
• Strong industry contacts and network.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appraise used vehicles based on market trends.
• Negotiate purchase prices with sellers.
• Research market trends and vehicle pricing.

Skills

Used car sourcing

Negotiation

Market research

Relationship building

Job description

OTE

GBP £95,000.00/Yr.

Overview

Job Title: Used Car BuyerLocation: Mercedes-Benz Division (hybrid working available from one of our Dealerships)

Salary: £55,000 basic plus OTE up to £95,000Employment Type: Full-time. Permanent

Mercedes-Benz has an outstanding reputation within the automotive industry for delivering exceptional service and providing quality vehicles. Our people are our most valuable asset and are at the very heart of our success. Lookers Mercedes-Benz division is recruiting for an experienced Used Car Buyer to join our successful team. This role is essential to sourcing high-quality inventory for our sales operations while providing excellent service to sellers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and appraise used vehicles for purchase based on market trends, condition, and resale value.
• Negotiate purchase prices with sellers while ensuring profitability and fair deals for both parties.
• Research market trends and vehicle pricing to stay competitive and informed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual sellers, auction houses, and fleet companies.
• Accurately document purchase agreements and vehicle acquisition details.
• Collaborate with sales and inventory teams to ensure seamless integration of purchased vehicles.

Experience:

• Previous experience in automotive used car sourcing and purchasing is essential
• Proven track record as an experienced used car buyer.
• Strong industry contacts and network.
• Demonstrated ability to source and acquire profitable stock.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.