Used Car Buyer

Stevens Point Ford; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Point Ford is seeking a Used Car Buyer to source, inspect, and purchase pre-owned vehicles for a profitable dealership inventory.

You will evaluate market demand, appraise vehicle conditions, and negotiate purchase prices with private sellers, wholesalers, and at auctions while coordinating all required paperwork to ensure a smooth transaction flow.

Qualifications

• Automotive knowledge of car makes, models, mechanical conditions and market values.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills to guide sellers and close deals transparently.
• High attention to detail for paperwork and inventory leads handling.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Sourcing: Prospect and identify viable vehicles through private sellers, customer trade-ins, fleet auctions, and wholesalers.
• Vehicle Appraisal: Perform thorough physical and mechanical inspections, review vehicle history reports, and estimate reconditioning costs.
• Negotiation & Closing: Present offers and negotiate terms with sellers to ensure the dealership’s gross profit margins are met.
• Administrative Management: Ensure legal documents and auction paperwork are completed accurately.

Skills

Automotive Knowledge

Negotiation & Sales

Organization

Job description

A Used Car Buyer is responsible for sourcing, inspecting, and purchasing pre‑owned vehicles to maintain a profitable and appealing dealership inventory. They evaluate market demand, appraise vehicle conditions, and negotiate purchase prices with private sellers, wholesalers, and at auctions.

Core Responsibilities

• Inventory Sourcing: Prospect and identify viable vehicles through private sellers, customer trade‑ins, fleet auctions, and wholesalers.
• Vehicle Appraisal: Perform thorough physical and mechanical inspections, review vehicle history reports (e.g., Carfax), and estimate reconditioning costs.
• Negotiation & Closing: Present offers and negotiate terms with sellers to ensure the dealership’s gross profit margins are met.
• Administrative Management: Ensure all required legal documentation (e.g., titles, bills of sale) and auction paperwork are completed accurately.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Automotive Knowledge: A strong understanding of car makes, models, mechanical conditions, and market values.
• Negotiation & Sales: Excellent persuasion skills to guide skeptical sellers and close deals transparently.
• Organization: High attention to detail for handling paperwork and managing multiple inventory leads simultaneously.
• Requirements: A valid driver's license, a clean motor vehicle record, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings.