Automotive Market Buyer

EchoPark Automotive; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Buyer based in Santa Clara, CA. You will be responsible for acquiring used-car inventory through street purchases and customer inquiries, while evaluating reconditioning costs and negotiating pricing to support profitable growth.

The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on timely valuation and efficient processing in a fast-paced consumer-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail/wholesale auto sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills.
• Management or purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with web-based search apps and tablet tech.
• 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 skills

Valuation skills

Purchasing experience

Communication

Web-based search

Background check

Job description

Automotive Market Buyer in Santa Clara, CA at EchoPark Automotive

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 Santa Clara, CA. 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