Automotive Buyer Apprentice: Learn Inventory & Deals

EchoPark Automotive; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Market Automotive Apprentice Buyer to support used-vehicle inventory procurement and pricing decisions. This role emphasizes learning to obtain inventory through consumer purchasing, pricing vehicles, and understanding reconditioning costs, while processing deals and delivering strong customer service.

The apprentice will develop skills in financial decision-making, vehicle valuation, and the use of web-based search tools and tablets to

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with a strong process orientation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with web-based search applications and tablet technology.
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records.

Responsibilities

• Learn to obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process.
• Learn how to set and price vehicles.
• Understand reconditioning costs.
• Learn how to make financial decisions.
• Process car deals and input customer information.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Auto sales knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Web/app experience

Background check clear

Job description

EchoPark Automotive in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Market Automotive Apprentice Buyer to support used-vehicle inventory procurement and pricing decisions. This role emphasizes learning to obtain inventory through consumer purchasing, pricing vehicles, and understanding reconditioning costs, while processing deals and delivering strong customer service.

The apprentice will develop skills in financial decision-making, vehicle valuation, and the use of web-based search tools and tablets to