Automotive Apprentice Buyer — Fast-Paced Inventory & Pricing

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

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.