Used Car Buyer - Honda of Stevens Creek

Sonic Automotive; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 9,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company as a Used Car Buyer, where you will play a crucial role in the vehicle purchasing process. This exciting position involves engaging with customers, appraising vehicles, and presenting offers to enhance the dealership's inventory. You'll utilize your sales skills and CRM tools to maximize opportunities while enjoying the benefits of a full-time role with a leading automotive dealer group. With a competitive compensation structure based on performance and opportunities for career advancement, this is the perfect chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about the automotive industry and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the role for you.

Benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid Time Off accrual

Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars

Opportunities for career advancement

Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Qualifications

• Previous buyer experience in automotive dealerships is preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and customer engagement skills are essential.
• Comfortable using CRM software and productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prospecting and appraising used vehicles for purchase.
• Engage with customers to schedule appointments and evaluate vehicles.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to propose offers to vehicle sellers.

Skills

Telemarketing

Appointment Setting

Sales Skills

Customer Engagement

CRM Software

Verbal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Valid Driver's License

Tools

CRM Software

Automated Inventory Management System

Job description

Used Car Buyer - Honda of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

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 Honda of Stevens Creek, 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 have a primary responsibility of executing a process which involves prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from multiple sources for resale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for calling, following up, and scheduling appointments for customers to come in and appraise and purchase their used vehicles.
2. Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
3. Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
4. Approach, greet, and engage with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
5. Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures of the vehicles, and inputting vehicle data into Sonic's automated inventory management system.
6. Work with Sales Managers to build and propose an offer to the seller.
7. Introduce guests to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.
8. Review monthly goals with management on vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plan more effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous buyer experience for an automotive dealership.
2. Demonstrated success in telemarketing, appointment setting, or sales roles, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
3. Strong ability to engage with customers effectively, build rapport, and address their needs and concerns professionally.
4. Excellent verbal communication skills with a persuasive and articulate demeanor over the phone.
5. Ability to handle rejection positively and persistently pursue leads, maintaining a positive attitude throughout.
6. Comfortable using CRM software, productivity tools, and other technology platforms to manage leads and track progress.
7. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
8. Must be authorized to work in the USA.
9. Must be willing to undergo pre-employment compliance requirements: Drug testing, background check, MVR.

Compensation (Hourly / Commission):

1. OTE (On-Target Earnings): $60,000 - $145,000 / year
   • If meeting dealership quotas and goals

*The Used Car Buyer Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between sixteen and seventeen dollars an hour. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.*

Schedule:

1. FULL TIME
2. Weekend availability required
3. 401k plan with company match
4. Paid Time Off accrual
5. Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
6. Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
7. Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines.