Strategic Used Car Buyer | Source, Evaluate & Negotiate

Steven Automotive; Harrisonburg (VA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Steven Automotive Group is seeking a motivated Used Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase quality pre-owned vehicles for our six dealerships. You will identify opportunities through auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and other channels while ensuring vehicles are acquired at competitive prices and meet our inventory standards.

This role offers earning potential with base compensation plus performance-based rewards, and the chance to grow with a family-owned group that values negotiation

Formación

• Previous automotive experience in used car buying or related fields.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of used vehicle values, market trends, and inventory demand.
• Ability to evaluate vehicle condition and identify potential reconditioning costs.
• Analytical mindset with strong business judgment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
• Comfortable using automotive valuation tools, online marketplaces, and dealership software.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Source and acquire quality pre-owned vehicles through auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and other purchasing channels.
• Evaluate vehicles based on condition, market demand, mileage, history, and resale potential.
• Analyze market data, comparable listings, and current inventory to determine competitive purchase values.
• Negotiate vehicle purchases to maximize profitability and maintain competitive acquisition costs.
• Build relationships with auction representatives, wholesalers, private sellers, and other vehicle sourcing partners.
• Appraise vehicles and assist with trade-in evaluations as needed.
• Monitor used vehicle inventory levels and identify opportunities to meet dealership demand.
• Coordinate vehicle purchases, transportation, inspections, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, appraisals, and acquisition costs.
• Work closely with Sales Managers, General Managers, and inventory teams to develop effective buying strategies.
• Meet and exceed vehicle acquisition, profitability, and performance goals.

Conocimientos

Used car buying

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Market knowledge

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Valuation tools

Herramientas

Valuation tools

Dealership software

Online marketplaces

Descripción del empleo

Steven Automotive Group is seeking a motivated Used Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase quality pre-owned vehicles for our six dealerships. You will identify opportunities through auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and other channels while ensuring vehicles are acquired at competitive prices and meet our inventory standards.

This role offers earning potential with base compensation plus performance-based rewards, and the chance to grow with a family-owned group that values negotiation