Strategic Used Car Buyer - Auctions & Growth

Friendship Automotive; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness reimbursements

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Market trends

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Auction platforms

Vehicle appraisal tools

Inventory systems

Job description

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.