Automotive Buyer

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 day work week

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Competitive salary + bonus

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Roseville, CA is hiring an Automotive Buyer to join the Consumer Acquisition Team. You will ensure timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory and negotiate pricing in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical and communication skills, with purchasing or management experience preferred. The role offers a competitive total compensation of $64k–$84k and a 5-day work week, plus medical, vision, FSA and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive retail purchasing preferred.
• Solid analytical and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through consumer purchasing.
• Set and negotiate pricing.
• Understand reconditioning costs.
• Make financially sound purchasing decisions.
• Convert inquiries while maintaining profitability.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Pricing negotiation

Customer communication

Purchasing experience

Job description

Automotive Buyer in Roseville, CA 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 ishiring an Automotive Buyer for our store in Roseville, CA!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 :

• Competitive salary plus tiered bonus structure. Total Compensation $64k-$84k
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

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