Automotive Market Buyer

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

5 day work week

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Buyer for Owings Mills, MD. You will actively acquire used-car inventory through customer and street purchases and set pricing while understanding reconditioning costs. This role emphasizes fast-paced communication and sound purchasing decisions to support profitability.

Ideal candidates possess strong analytical and valuation skills, excellent customer service, and experience with web-based search tools and tablets in a consumer-facing environment.

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 thinking

Valuation skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology

Job description

Automotive Market Buyer in Owings Mills, MD at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 9804 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117

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 Owings Mill, MD. 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 $75k to 120k
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

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