Used Car Buyer: Grow Inventory & Maximize Profit

Steven Nissan; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Career Advancement

Job summary

Steven Automotive Group in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a motivated Used Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase quality pre-owned vehicles. You will identify acquisition opportunities through auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and other channels while ensuring competitive prices and inventory standards.

As part of the role, you will negotiate purchases to maximize profitability, build relationships with sourcing partners, and coordinate transportation, inspections, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive experience in used car buying or wholesale.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of used vehicle values, market trends, and inventory demand.
• Ability to evaluate vehicle condition and estimate reconditioning costs.
• Analytical mindset with solid business judgment.
• Self-motivated, organized, results-driven.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
• Comfortable using automotive valuation tools, online marketplaces, and dealership software.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Automotive experience

Negotiation skills

Vehicle valuation

Market knowledge

Analytical mindset

Self-motivated

Organized

Fast-paced

Driver's license

Tools

Auto valuation tools

Online marketplaces

Dealership software

Job description

Steven Automotive Group in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a motivated Used Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase quality pre-owned vehicles. You will identify acquisition opportunities through auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and other channels while ensuring competitive prices and inventory standards.

As part of the role, you will negotiate purchases to maximize profitability, build relationships with sourcing partners, and coordinate transportation, inspections, and documentation.