Apprentice Automotive Buyer

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 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. You will help manage used-vehicle inventory, participate in pricing decisions, and support the valuation and purchasing process in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Ideal candidates have a solid understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and customer service abilities, with a track record in purchasing or related roles.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with a strong process orientation.
• Purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with web-based search applications and tablet technology.
• 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 and valuation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Purchasing experience

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology experience

Auto sales processes understanding

Job description

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: $54,000 - 60,000
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

Additional Information

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

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