Market Automotive Apprentice Buyer

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $54k

5 day work week

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Richardson, TX is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Buyer to learn inventory valuation and purchasing of used vehicles in a fast-paced setting.

You will gain hands-on experience in setting vehicle prices, understanding reconditioning costs, processing deals, and delivering excellent service to customers while growing with the team.

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

• Learn to obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process.
• Learn how to set and price vehicles.
• Understand reconditioning costs.
• Learn how to make financial decisions.
• Process car deals and input customer information.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Analytical and valuation skills

Communication and customer service

Auto sales knowledge

Tech-savvy (web search, tablets)

Job description

Market Automotive Apprentice Buyer in Richardson, TX 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 for an Automotive Apprentice Buyer based out of North Dallas office.As an Apprentice Buyer, you will learn to ensure the timely valuation and processing of the used vehicles inventory. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating.

What You Will Do :

• Learn to obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process
• Learn how to set and price vehicles
• Understand reconditioning costs
• Learn how to make financial decisions
• Process car deals and input customer information
• 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 :

• Base salary $54k
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

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