Automotive Market Buyer

EchoPark Automotive; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join our office team. You will manage used-vehicle inventory, negotiating prices and assessing reconditioning costs to ensure value and profitability.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment requiring strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills to support internal teams and dealer partners.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills.
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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 thinking

Valuation

Communication

Customer service

Negotiation

Tools

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology

Job description

Automotive Market Buyer in Chattanooga, TN at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 2121 Chapman Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421

Job Type: Finance

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

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 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