Automotive Market Buyer

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Roseville, CA is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join the Consumer Acquisition Team. You will ensure timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory while communicating effectively in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment.

Responsibilities include obtaining inventory from street purchases and auctions, pricing negotiations, understanding reconditioning costs, and making financially sound decisions to maintain profitability and customer satisfaction.

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.

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 skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Web research

Tablet tech

Job description

Automotive Market Buyer in Roseville, CA at EchoPark Automotive

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 Roseville, CA. 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 $84k to 100k

5 daywork week

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

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