Used Car Buyer - BMW of West Houston

Sonic Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Houston seeks a Used Car Buyer to drive vehicle purchases through prospecting, customer engagement, and appraisal. This full-time role offers significant earning potential based on performance, along with various benefits including career growth opportunities and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Gym memberships

Travel deals

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in automotive purchasing and appraisals preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and appraising vehicles for purchase.
• Engaging with customers and building rapport.
• Reviewing monthly purchasing goals with management.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Verbal Communication

Lead Generation

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Used Car Buyer - BMW of West Houston in Houston, TX at Sonic Automotive

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

At BMW of West Houston, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Job Description

Summary:

The Used Car Buyer will be responsible for executing a process involving prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from multiple sources for resale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Call, follow up, and schedule appointments for customers to appraise and purchase their used vehicles.
• Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
• Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments and dealership service drive to purchase their vehicles.
• Approach, greet, and engage with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their vehicles.
• Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures, and inputting vehicle data into Sonic's inventory management system.
• Work with Sales Managers to build and propose offers to sellers.
• Introduce customers to sales personnel for new vehicle sales after purchasing their existing vehicle.
• Review monthly goals with management to optimize purchasing strategies.
• Prior experience in automotive purchasing, inventory management, and appraisals preferred.
• Engage effectively with customers, build rapport, and address needs professionally.
• Communicate persuasively over the phone with excellent verbal skills.
• Persistently pursue leads with a positive attitude.
• Use CRM and productivity tools to manage leads and track progress.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Authorized to work in the USA; willing to undergo pre-employment screening.
• Performance-based earnings range: $6,000 - $10,000+ per month, depending on performance. Top performers often earn above this range.

Schedule:

• Full-time position
• Sundays always off
• Saturday availability required
• Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, employee discounts, gym memberships, travel deals, and career growth opportunities within a Fortune 500 company.

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.