Automotive Apprentice Buyer

EchoPark Automotive; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Apprentice Automotive Buyer at our dealership in Centennial, Colorado. This role requires an independent, analytical person who thrives in a consumer-facing environment and will focus on valuing and processing used vehicle inventory.

The Buyer will obtain inventory, set pricing, understand reconditioning costs, and make sound purchasing decisions while ensuring profitability and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Automotive purchasing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Web-based search tools

Tools

Web-based search tools

Tablet technology

Job description

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking for an Apprentice Automotive Buyer at our dealership in Centennial, Colorado. If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer facing environment, this may be the position for you.

As an Automotive Buyer on the Consumer Acquisition Team, 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 being an effective communicator.

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
• Competitive salary plus tiered bonus structure
• 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.