Automotive Buyer

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

Job summary

Join a fast-growing automotive brand as an Automotive Buyer in Kansas City! In this pivotal role, you will engage in the consumer purchasing process, ensuring timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory. Your analytical prowess and negotiation skills will be essential as you make financially sound purchasing decisions and provide exceptional customer service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the success of a company that values growth and integrity. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with strong process orientation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Understanding of automobile sales processes

Experience with 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. 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. 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:

1. Obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process
2. Set and negotiate pricing
3. Understand reconditioning costs
4. Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company
5. Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability
6. Provide excellent internal and external customer service

What We Are Looking For:

1. Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes
2. Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation
3. Management or prior purchasing experience preferred
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills
5. Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience
6. Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records

What We Offer You:

1. Salary range $55-80k with bonus structure