Strategic Automotive Buyer — Market & Inventory Growth

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Automotive Buyer on the Consumer Acquisition Team. If you’re independent and analytical, you’ll manage the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory brought into the dealership.

You will obtain inventory through street purchases and auctions, set pricing, understand reconditioning costs, and make financially sound decisions while maintaining profitability and delivering excellent service.

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.
• Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience.
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records.

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 skills

Valuation

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Web searches

Tablet tech

Background check clear

Auto industry knowledge

Job description

EchoPark Automotive in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Automotive Buyer on the Consumer Acquisition Team. If you’re independent and analytical, you’ll manage the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory brought into the dealership.

You will obtain inventory through street purchases and auctions, set pricing, understand reconditioning costs, and make financially sound decisions while maintaining profitability and delivering excellent service.