Apprentice Automotive Buyer

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

5 day work week

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Buyer to ensure the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory. You will work in a fast-paced dealership setting, applying strong analytical and purchasing judgment to optimize profitability and inventory flow.

The role emphasizes negotiation, cost understanding, and delivering outstanding customer service while supporting the team’s growth and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation.
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience.
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process.
• Set and negotiate pricing.
• Understand reconditioning costs.
• Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company.
• Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Valuation skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Web-based search tools

Tablet technology

Job description

Apprentice Automotive Buyer in Charlotte, NC at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 3648 East Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

EchoPark Automotive is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking for an Automotive Apprentice Buyer at our dealership in Charlotte, NC.As an Automotive Buyer, you will ensure the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle consumer inventory brought into the dealership. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating.

What You Will Do :

• Obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process
• Set and negotiate pricing
• Understand reconditioning costs
• Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company
• Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service

What We Are Looking For :

• Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records

What We Offer You :

• Typical Compensation: $48,000 - 60,000
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.