Automotive Buyer

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary w/ bonus

5-day week

Medical

Vision

FSA

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Cary, NC is hiring an Automotive Buyer to join the Consumer Acquisition Team. You will evaluate and process used-vehicle inventory, set pricing, and help manage reconditioning costs while maintaining profitability in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

You should be analytical, self-sufficient, and able to communicate effectively with internal teams and guests. Prior purchasing experience is a plus, and a clean motor vehicle record is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with a strong process orientation.
• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred.

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

Pricing & valuation

Communication skills

Purchasing experience

Web/search tools

Background check clean

Job description

Automotive Buyer in Cary, NC at EchoPark Automotive

Job Type: Finance

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

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 to hire an Automotive Buyer at our dealership in Cary, NC.If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer-facing environment, this may be your position.

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 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 :

• Salary range $72- 84kwith bonus structure
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

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