Automotive Buyer Apprentice | Valuation & Deals

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

5 day work week

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Buyer. You will help manage used-vehicle inventory, participate in pricing decisions, and support the valuation and purchasing process in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Ideal candidates have a solid understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and customer service abilities, with a track record in purchasing or related roles.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with a strong process orientation.
• Purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with web-based search applications and tablet technology.
• 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 and valuation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Purchasing experience

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology experience

Auto sales processes understanding

Job description

EchoPark Automotive in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Buyer. You will help manage used-vehicle inventory, participate in pricing decisions, and support the valuation and purchasing process in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Ideal candidates have a solid understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and customer service abilities, with a track record in purchasing or related roles.