Pre-Owned Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Al-Futtaim; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Automotive in Qatar is seeking a Used Cars Buyer to maintain a robust inventory of high-quality pre-owned vehicles. You will appraise vehicles, estimate preparation costs, and ensure purchases align with KPIs for sales and gross margin.

The role involves trade-ins support, negotiating and transferring ownership, recording appraisals in IS Auto via Zest, and collaborating with sales to anticipate incentives and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline.
• Technical ability to appraise vehicles and estimate repair costs.
• Excellent communication, selling, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to tactfully handle customer grievances and resolve complaints.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse nationalities.
• Competency in MS Office applications.
• Qatar driving license.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Buy pre-owned vehicles as required by the Stock Target report and daily stock availability report.
• Ensure the KPIs of Purchase, Stock Age, Trade Sales, and Gross Margin are met or excelled.
• Appraise vehicles technically and accurately estimate preparation expenses and value them as per the latest valuation guide and Stock Target/Availability reports.
• Provide trade-in services to New Car Executives by appraising and valuating part exchange vehicles.
• Capture details of all appraised vehicles in IS Auto through Zest and maintain the Zest appraisal file for regular follow-ups and purchases.
• Complete negotiation, purchasing, and transfer of legal ownership of purchased vehicles, and provide required documents to the Administration department for purchase processing.
• Ensure vehicles are purchased with all required accessories.
• Monitor market trends and adapt purchasing strategies to meet stock demand effectively.
• Work closely with sales teams to understand upcoming sales incentives or trends that will affect buying requirements.

Skills

Vehicle appraisal

Negotiation

MS Office

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Al-Futtaim Automotive in Qatar is seeking a Used Cars Buyer to maintain a robust inventory of high-quality pre-owned vehicles. You will appraise vehicles, estimate preparation costs, and ensure purchases align with KPIs for sales and gross margin.

The role involves trade-ins support, negotiating and transferring ownership, recording appraisals in IS Auto via Zest, and collaborating with sales to anticipate incentives and trends.