Automotive Market Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Buyer in Buena Park, CA to source used inventory and manage pricing via street purchases. You will evaluate vehicles, negotiate deals, and balance profitability with flow.

This role demands strong analytical ability and customer-focused interaction in a fast-paced setting. You will work on the Acquisition Team, coordinating with colleagues to ensure timely valuation, processing, and profitable purchases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education not required; 2+ years in auto purchasing or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and pricing skills with attention to profitability.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities in a sales environment.
• Understanding of retail and wholesale car sales processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Acquire used inventory through street/customer purchases.
• Set and negotiate pricing for vehicles.
• Assess reconditioning costs to protect profitability.
• Make financially sound purchasing decisions for EchoPark.
• Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining margins.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Analytical & valuation

Communication & customer service

Retail/wholesale auto sales

Purchasing/management experience

Tools

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology

Job description

Automotive Market Buyer in Buena Park, CA at EchoPark Automotive

Job Type: Sales

Experience: Associate

About

EchoPark Automotive is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Automotive Buyer to be based in Buena Park, CA. If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer-facing environment, this may be your position.

As an Automotive Buyer on the Acquisition Team, you will ensure the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle consumer inventory through street purchases. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating.

What You Will Do :

• 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

What We Are Looking For :

• 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

What We Offer You :

• Income potential of $70k to 130k
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.