Used Car Buyer & Inventory Strategist

Sonic-Automotive; Concord (CA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Ongoing training

Résumé du poste

Concord Honda, part of the Sonic Automotive family, is seeking a Used Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase pre-owned vehicles to support inventory needs. You will apply market analysis, appraisal expertise, and negotiation skills to secure quality vehicles while maximizing profitability and meeting sales objectives.

This full-time role requires strong knowledge of vehicle valuation, market trends, and collaboration with sales, service, and management to ensure timely acquisition,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of automotive sales, vehicle acquisition, inventory management, or dealership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle valuation, market trends, auction processes, and used vehicle inventory management.
• Proven negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to secure profitable vehicle purchases.
• Ability to analyze market data, pricing reports, and inventory metrics to support acquisition decisions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems, appraisal tools, and automotive inventory software.

Responsabilités

• Source and acquire quality pre-owned vehicles through customer trade-ins, direct purchases, auctions, and online marketplaces.
• Conduct vehicle appraisals and accurately assess market value, condition, reconditioning requirements, and profitability potential.
• Monitor inventory levels and market trends to identify acquisition opportunities that align with dealership sales objectives.
• Negotiate vehicle purchases with customers, wholesalers, auction representatives, and other vendors.
• Utilize inventory management and market pricing tools to evaluate vehicle demand and competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with sales, service, and management teams to ensure timely acquisition, reconditioning, and merchandising of inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, appraisals, and vehicle acquisition activities while adhering to company policies and compliance requirements.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Market analysis

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Outils

Dealership systems

Appraisal tools

Inventory software

Description du poste

Concord Honda, part of the Sonic Automotive family, is seeking a Used Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase pre-owned vehicles to support inventory needs. You will apply market analysis, appraisal expertise, and negotiation skills to secure quality vehicles while maximizing profitability and meeting sales objectives.

This full-time role requires strong knowledge of vehicle valuation, market trends, and collaboration with sales, service, and management to ensure timely acquisition,