Automotive Buyer

EchoPark Automotive; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing automotive brand as an Automotive Buyer in Chesterfield! This dynamic role involves valuing and processing used vehicle inventory while ensuring excellent customer service. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging strong analytical and negotiation skills to make sound purchasing decisions. With a focus on growth and opportunity, this position offers a chance to be part of a team that values integrity and excellence in the automotive industry. If you are self-sufficient and enjoy working with consumers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus Structure

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and valuation skills with process orientation.
• Experience in retail and wholesale automobile sales is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through consumer purchasing process.
• Set and negotiate pricing while ensuring profitability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation Skills

Understanding of Automobile Sales

Education

Management Experience

Purchasing Experience

Tools

Web-based Search Applications

Tablet Technology

Job description

Automotive Buyer in Chesterfield, MO at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 18491 Outlet Boulevard
Chesterfield, MO 63005

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

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 St Louis, MO dealership. 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:

• Salary range $50-80k with bonus structure