Automotive Market Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

5 day work week

Income potential 60k-120k

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join our Consumer Acquisition Team. You will ensure timely valuation and processing of used-vehicle inventory brought into the dealership, in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment.

As an Automotive Buyer, you will obtain inventory through street purchases and auctions, set pricing, understand reconditioning costs, and make financially sound decisions while converting inquiries with profitability and delivering excellent

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with a process orientation.
• Purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with web-based search apps and tablet tech is a plus.
• 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

Strong communication

Customer service

Purchasing experience

Tech proficiency

Job 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. 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 Consumer Acquisition Team, you will ensure the timely valuation 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 Will Do:

• 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

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 $60k to $120K
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

Additional Information

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