Automotive Buyer

Sonic Automotive; Seville (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 day work week

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Roseville, CA is hiring an Automotive Buyer to manage used-vehicle inventory and valuation. You will work on our Consumer Acquisition Team, ensuring timely processing and pricing decisions in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and negotiation skills, purchasing experience preferred, and excellent communication. This role offers a competitive total compensation, a 5-day work week, and benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Strong analytical and valuation skills with a process orientation.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through consumer purchasing.
• Set and negotiate pricing for vehicles.
• Understand reconditioning costs and impact on profitability.
• 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

Valuation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Customer service

Purchasing experience

Web search tools

Tools

Web search applications

Tablet technology experience

Job description

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 is hiring 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

Additional Information

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