Automotive Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

5 day work week

401K

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Roseville, CA is seeking an Automotive Buyer on the Consumer Acquisition Team to ensure timely valuation and processing of used-vehicle inventory. You will work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities include obtaining inventory, setting pricing, understanding reconditioning costs, and making financially sound decisions to support profitability while converting inquiries at a high rate.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Valuation skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Web-based search tools

Tablet technology

Clean driving record

Background check clear

Tools

Web-based search applications

Tablet devices

Job description

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!

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.