Corporate Used Car Buyer - Friendship Automotive

Friendship Automotive; Bristol (TN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness reimbursements

Gym reimbursements

Descripción de la vacante

Friendship Automotive in Bristol, TN seeks a Corporate Used Car Buyer to optimize inventory across 15 locations. You will evaluate vehicles, negotiate prices, and secure value-driven acquisitions to boost profitability.

Join a growth-oriented team with a strong focus on market trends, auctions, and relationship-building with dealers and wholesalers. Travel to auctions and dealerships as needed to maximize opportunities.

Formación

• Experience in used car buying or automotive management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of used vehicle values and market trends.
• Familiarity with appraisal tools and auction platforms.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with dealership leadership to identify used inventory needs across locations.
• Evaluate vehicle condition, acquisition costs, and profitability.
• Purchase used vehicles through auctions, dealerships, social media, and other sources.
• Negotiate purchase prices to meet company buying standards.
• Collaborate with Acquisition Specialists to maximize trade-ins.
• Build relationships with auctions, wholesalers, and dealership partners.
• Coordinate vehicle delivery and allocation to maximize profitability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in compliance with policy.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Market trends

Communication

Organizational skills

Herramientas

Auction platforms

Vehicle appraisal tools

Inventory systems

Descripción del empleo

JOIN A WINNING TEAM! At Friendship Automotive, our customers are friends and our Team Members are family. Friendship is located in 4 states, 8 cities and has 17 locations with lots of opportunity for growth. Voted Automotive News BEST DEALERSHIPS TO WORK FOR 14 years and counting! Come develop your career with an award-winning, customer focused automotive group.

We're looking for a CORPORATE USED CAR BUYER to join our team at FRIENDSHIP AUTOMOTIVE!

What You'll Do:

• Engage with dealership leadership to identify used inventory needs across all 15 locations based on market trends, customer demand, and dealership sales
• Evaluate vehicle condition, acquisition costs, and potential profitability
• Purchase used vehicles through auctions, dealerships, social media, and other buying sources
• Negotiate purchase prices to ensure value while meeting company buying standards
• Collaborate with Acquisition Specialists to support and maximize trade-in opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with auctions, wholesalers, and dealership partners
• Coordinate vehicle delivery and allocation to maximize profitability
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements

Qualification Checklist:

• Previous experience in used car buying, wholesale purchasing, or automotive management preferred
• Strong knowledge of used vehicle values, market trends, and auction processes
• Experience with vehicle appraisal tools, auction platforms, and inventory systems
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to make sound purchasing decisions and work independently
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Willingness to travel to dealerships and auctions as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

• You'll have a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid time off, company holidays, 401(k), and various wellness and gym reimbursements.