Automotive Buying Apprentice: Fast-Paced Inventory

Sonic Automotive; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 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 to help value and process our used-vehicle inventory. You will work in a fast-paced environment, communicating effectively with teams and customers to keep inventory flowing.

Responsibilities include obtaining inventory through our consumer purchasing process, setting and negotiating pricing, understanding reconditioning costs, and making financially sound purchasing decisions to support profitability.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale auto 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

Communication skills

Purchasing experience

Web-based search applications

Tablet technology experience

Tools

Tablet devices

Job description

EchoPark Automotive in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Buyer to help value and process our used-vehicle inventory. You will work in a fast-paced environment, communicating effectively with teams and customers to keep inventory flowing.

Responsibilities include obtaining inventory through our consumer purchasing process, setting and negotiating pricing, understanding reconditioning costs, and making financially sound purchasing decisions to support profitability.