Automotive Market Buyer

EchoPark Automotive; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is hiring an Automotive Buyer in Montgomery, AL to manage street purchases and timely valuation of used vehicle inventory. You will negotiate pricing, assess reconditioning costs, and make sound purchasing decisions while maintaining profitability and strong customer service for both internal teams and external guests.

The role requires analytical skills, knowledge of retail/wholesale car sales, and experience with web-based search tools; a valid background check is expected

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical

Valuation

Negotiation

Communication

Pricing

Tools

Web searches

Job description

Automotive Market Buyer in Montgomery, AL at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 731 Eastern Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36117

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 Montgomery, AL. 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