Strategic Automotive Buyer: Market & Inventory Expert

EchoPark Automotive; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join our office team. You will manage used-vehicle inventory, negotiating prices and assessing reconditioning costs to ensure value and profitability.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment requiring strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills to support internal teams and dealer partners.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills.
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through street purchases and auctions.
• 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 thinking

Valuation

Communication

Customer service

Negotiation

Tools

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology

Job description

EchoPark Automotive in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join our office team. You will manage used-vehicle inventory, negotiating prices and assessing reconditioning costs to ensure value and profitability.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment requiring strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills to support internal teams and dealer partners.