Car Buyer

Clutch

Agoura Hills (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Commission-based compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clutch, a luxury automotive buyer and seller, seeks an experienced Car Buyer to source and acquire premium vehicles from consumers, dealers, brokers, and auctions nationwide. You will evaluate values, negotiate terms, and manage acquisitions with profitability in mind.

Strong knowledge of luxury and exotic markets is essential. The role may expand to include retail sales over time, with room to grow within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Previous professional experience as a Car Buyer or similar role.
Proven experience independently appraising, negotiating, and purchasing used vehicles.
Strong knowledge of vehicle values, market trends, and profitability factors.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple transactions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, appraise, negotiate, and purchase vehicles from consumers, dealerships, brokers, auctions, and other sources.
Determine vehicle values based on condition, mileage, history, options, market data, and comparable vehicles.
Monitor market values and auction activity to make informed buying decisions.
Coordinate inspections, transportation, titles, payoffs, and documentation to complete transactions.
Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through leads, networking, and relationships.
Occasionally assist with wholesale and retail sales opportunities while meeting purchasing volume and profitability goals.

Skills

Car Buyer experience

Negotiation skills

Valuation knowledge

Industry relationships

Organized and detail-oriented

Strong communication

Job description

Clutch buys and sells luxury, exotic, and high-end vehicles nationwide, both wholesale and retail. We're built on deep automotive expertise, strong industry relationships, and a personalized approach, since no two deals are exactly the same.

We're always looking to raise the bar on how we do business, whether through technology, process, or new market opportunities.

Position Summary

We're looking for an experienced Car Buyer to join our team, focused on vehicle acquisition from day one: evaluating, appraising, negotiating, and purchasing vehicles from consumers, dealerships, brokers, auctions, and other sources. Previous professional experience appraising and purchasing vehicles is required. You should be able to accurately value a car, negotiate confidently, and make sound buying decisions with profitability in mind.

Strong knowledge of the automotive market is essential, especially luxury, exotic, and higher-end vehicles. We're looking for someone motivated, decisive, and detail-oriented, who can manage multiple purchasing opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Over time, the role may grow to include some retail sales work, but the immediate need is a strong buyer who can start sourcing and purchasing vehicles right away.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, appraise, negotiate, and purchase vehicles from consumers, dealerships, brokers, auctions, and other automotive sources.
Determine vehicle values based on condition, mileage, history, options, market data, comparable vehicles, and wholesale and retail potential.
Monitor market values, auction activity, pricing trends, and demand to make informed buying decisions.
Evaluate vehicle condition and history, including reconditioning or other costs that impact value and profitability.
Generate competitive offers, negotiate pricing and terms, and make timely buying decisions within company guidelines.
Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through lead follow-up, outbound activity, networking, and industry relationships.
Build strong relationships with consumers, dealers, brokers, wholesalers, auctions, and other industry professionals.
Coordinate inspections, transportation, titles, payoffs, and documentation to complete transactions.
Manage multiple active purchases, leads, and offers while keeping accurate records and consistent communication.
Occasionally assist with wholesale and retail sales opportunities as they arise, while meeting purchasing volume and profitability goals.

Required Qualifications

Previous professional experience as a Car Buyer, Used Car Buyer, Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, Automotive Appraiser, Used Car Manager, Wholesale Buyer, or similar role.
Proven experience independently appraising, negotiating, and purchasing used vehicles for a dealership or automotive business.
Strong knowledge of vehicle makes, models, trims, options, values, and market trends.
Strong understanding of vehicle valuation, wholesale and retail markets, auction values, and profitability factors.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience purchasing through multiple channels: consumers, dealerships, brokers, and auctions.
Experience purchasing inventory in a high-volume or wholesale dealership environment.
Established relationships with dealers, brokers, auctions, or other industry professionals.
Strong knowledge of luxury, exotic, performance, and higher-end vehicles.
Some wholesale or retail sales experience is a plus, but not required.

Why Join Clutch?

You’ll work across the luxury and exotic automotive market, gain exposure to unique inventory and a broad industry network, and have room to grow into the retail side of the business over time. As Clutch grows, so do the opportunities to build your career here.