Used Car Buyer

Price Family Dealerships; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Family Dealerships seeks a motivated Used Car Buyer to expand inventory through direct acquisitions. You will build relationships with sellers, assess vehicles, and make sound purchasing decisions in a self-driven, field-based role.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and negotiation skills, with experience in automotive sales and an eye for lucrative opportunities. This position involves active engagement with sellers and proactive opportunity pursuit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in business preferred.
• Several years of automotive sales experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a consistent pipeline of potential vehicle purchases.
• Contact sellers, qualify vehicles, and schedule inspections or appointments.
• Conduct face-to-face vehicle inspections and evaluate overall condition.
• Identify vehicles that fit inventory needs and buying criteria.
• Negotiate purchase prices and structure deals that meet profitability targets.
• Complete vehicle purchases professionally and efficiently.
• Build relationships with repeat sellers, local vehicle owners, and referral sources.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales experience

Forecasting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated, personable, and results-oriented Used Car Buyer to expand our dealership’s inventory through direct vehicle acquisitions. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and negotiation skills, a keen eye for valuable vehicle opportunities, and the ability to assess vehicles and make sound purchasing decisions.

This is an active, field-based role suited for a self-starter who takes initiative, builds relationships with sellers, and consistently pursues new opportunities rather than relying solely on incoming leads.

Responsibilities

• Develop a consistent pipeline of potential vehicle purchases.
• Contact sellers, qualify vehicles, and schedule inspections or appointments.
• Conduct face-to-face vehicle inspections and evaluate overall condition.
• Identify vehicles that fit the company's inventory needs and buying criteria.
• Negotiate purchase prices and structure deals that meet company profitability targets.
• Complete vehicle purchases professionally and efficiently.
• Build relationships with repeat sellers, local vehicle owners, and referral sources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Bachelor's degree in business (preferred)
• Several years of automotive sales experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Sales and trend forecasting abilities