Automotive Buyer & Valuation Pro | 5-Day Week, 401K

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

5 day work week

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is hiring an Automotive Buyer in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on valuing and processing used vehicle inventory through street purchases, in a fast-paced, consumer-facing setting.

The candidate should be self-sufficient, analytical, and capable of communicating effectively while negotiating purchases and ensuring profitability for the company. This is a hands-on role with exposure to pricing and reconditioning cost considerations.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with a strong process orientation.
• Prior purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with web-based search tools and tablets.
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through customer and street purchases.
• 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

Communication skills

Customer service

Purchasing experience

Tools

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology

Job description

EchoPark Automotive is hiring an Automotive Buyer in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on valuing and processing used vehicle inventory through street purchases, in a fast-paced, consumer-facing setting.

The candidate should be self-sufficient, analytical, and capable of communicating effectively while negotiating purchases and ensuring profitability for the company. This is a hands-on role with exposure to pricing and reconditioning cost considerations.