Apprentice Automotive Buyer

EchoPark Automotive; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

5 day work week

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Buyer to help evaluate and process used vehicle inventory. You will participate in consumer purchasing, set pricing, understand reconditioning costs, and make fiscally sound decisions to support profitability.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with web-based search tools and tablet tech, and a clean driving/criminal background.

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 thinking

Valuation

Communication

Purchasing

Negotiation

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Web-based search applications

Tablet technology

Job description

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
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

Qualifications:

Additional Information

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