Automotive Market Buyer

EchoPark Automotive; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

5 day work week

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Automotive Buyer to manage used-vehicle inventory and drive smart purchasing decisions. You will value vehicles, negotiate, and coordinate reconditioning costs to support dealership growth.

Ideal candidates excel in fast-paced settings with strong analytical, communication, and customer-service skills. Prior purchasing experience and a clean background are preferred, with web searches and tablet usage a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of 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 street purchases and auctions.
• 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

Company Description

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 based out of our office in Chattanooga, TN. Ifyou’rea self-sufficient, independent,analyticalperson who enjoys working in a consumer-facing environment, this may be your position.

As an Automotive Buyer on the Consumer Acquisition Team, you will ensure thetimelyvaluation and processing of used vehicle consumer inventory brought into the dealership. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating.

What You WillDo:

• Obtain used-car inventory through street purchases and auctions

• Set and negotiate pricing

• Understand reconditioning costs

• Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company

• Convert inquiries at a high rate whilemaintainingprofitability

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service

What We Are LookingFor:

• 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 OfferYou:

• Income potential of $60k to $120K

• 5 daywork week

• Medical / Pharmacy

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401K

Additional Information

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