Used Car Buyer

Stevens Point Auto Center; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Point Auto Center seeks a Used Car Buyer to source and acquire pre-owned vehicles for a profitable dealership inventory. You will inspect vehicles, assess market value, and manage negotiation with sellers to maximize gross profit.

In this role you will coordinate with the team on reconditioning needs, handle documentation, and ensure compliance with all title and sale paperwork. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of car makes, models, mechanical conditions, and market values.
• Excellent persuasion skills to guide sellers and close deals transparently.
• High attention to detail for handling paperwork and inventory leads.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Source viable vehicles through private sellers, trade-ins, fleet auctions, and wholesalers.
• Perform thorough inspections, review vehicle history reports, and estimate reconditioning costs.
• Present offers and negotiate terms to ensure gross profit margins are met.
• Ensure all required legal documentation (titles, bills of sale) and auction paperwork are completed accurately.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Negotiation & sales

Organization

Background check & license

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.