Automotive Buyer Apprentice: Valuation & Deals

EchoPark Automotive; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Apprentice Automotive Buyer at our dealership in Centennial, Colorado. This role requires an independent, analytical person who thrives in a consumer-facing environment and will focus on valuing and processing used vehicle inventory.

The Buyer will obtain inventory, set pricing, understand reconditioning costs, and make sound purchasing decisions while ensuring profitability and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Automotive purchasing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Web-based search tools

Tools

Web-based search tools

Tablet technology

Job description

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Apprentice Automotive Buyer at our dealership in Centennial, Colorado. This role requires an independent, analytical person who thrives in a consumer-facing environment and will focus on valuing and processing used vehicle inventory.

The Buyer will obtain inventory, set pricing, understand reconditioning costs, and make sound purchasing decisions while ensuring profitability and strong customer service.