Private-Party Vehicle Sourcing Specialist

Dan Cummins of Georgetown

Georgetown (KY)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-contributed healthcare plan
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays
Paid vacation time
5-day work week
Comprehensive training and development
Supportive team environment
Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dan Cummins Auto Group in Georgetown, KY is seeking an Automotive Buyer to source quality pre-owned vehicles directly from private-party sellers. The role focuses on expanding acquisition channels beyond trade-ins, auctions, and rentals, using online marketplaces and social platforms to identify opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, knowledgeable about used vehicles and market values, and capable of coordinating inspections

Qualifications

  • Experience in automotive purchasing or used vehicles.
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to build trust quickly with consumers.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and source vehicles from private-party consumers.
  • Utilize platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Autotrader, CarGurus and other online resources to locate inventory.
  • Initiate contact with vehicle owners via phone, text, email or online messaging.
  • Build rapport and represent the dealership professionally to sellers.
  • Determine seller motivation, timeline, expectations, and willingness to sell.
  • Negotiate purchase prices and terms while protecting profitability.
  • Coordinate inspections, appraisals, test drives, and purchase appointments.
  • Verify ownership, title documents, VIN information, and other paperwork.
  • Complete all purchase documentation per dealership policies and regulations.
  • Maintain records of leads, contacts, negotiations, purchases, and opportunities.
  • Meet or exceed activity, acquisition, gross-profit, and inventory sourcing targets.

Skills

Negotiation
Sourcing
Communication
Relationship building
Automotive knowledge

Tools

Online marketplaces

Job description

Dan Cummins Auto Group in Georgetown, KY is seeking an Automotive Buyer to source quality pre-owned vehicles directly from private-party sellers. The role focuses on expanding acquisition channels beyond trade-ins, auctions, and rentals, using online marketplaces and social platforms to identify opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, knowledgeable about used vehicles and market values, and capable of coordinating inspections

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