Automotive Buyer

Sonic Automotive; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative automotive firm as an Automotive Buyer, where your analytical skills will shine. In this dynamic role, you will manage the valuation and purchasing of used vehicles, ensuring a seamless consumer experience. With a focus on profitability and customer satisfaction, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, negotiating prices and making sound financial decisions. This company values growth and offers a supportive atmosphere for your professional development. If you're ready to drive your career forward in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Bonus Structure

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and valuation skills with a process-oriented mindset.
• Experience in retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory and negotiate pricing effectively.
• Ensure timely valuation and processing of vehicle inventory.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation Skills

Automobile Sales Knowledge

Web-based Search Applications

Education

Management Experience

Purchasing Experience

Tools

Tablet Technology

Job description

Automotive Buyer in Kansas City, MO at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 11101 North Congress Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64153

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.

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Automotive Buyer. 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 $55-80k with bonus structure
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

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