Used Car Buyer - Long Beach BMW

Sonic Automotive; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive company as a Used Car Buyer in Long Beach, where you will play a key role in purchasing vehicles from owners. This dynamic position involves engaging with customers, appraising vehicles, and utilizing advanced inventory management systems. You'll be supported by award-winning training and a commitment to your professional growth. With a focus on guest satisfaction and a collaborative work environment, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a rewarding career path. If you're passionate about cars and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Award Winning Training

Personal Automotive Concierge Service

Special Car Purchase Benefits

Qualifications

• High level of customer service and sales skills required.
• Previous dealership or marketing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with used vehicle owners to purchase their vehicles.
• Appraise vehicles and understand market trends.
• Maintain a follow-up system for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Market Trend Analysis

Inventory Management

Appraisal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Degree

Tools

Automated Inventory Management System

Job description

Used Car Buyer - Long Beach BMW in Long Beach, CA at Sonic Automotive

Location: 1660 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90806

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

You're serious about your career, and rest assured you've come to the right place. At Long Beach BMW, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Salary: $15.50 / hour plus commission, $30,000 - $75,000+ per year

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award-winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer-to-peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

Job Description

Used Car Buyer Purpose:

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. Interfaces with current used vehicle owners from multiple resources with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
2. Approaches, greets, and interfaces with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
3. Utilize Sonic Automotive automated inventory management system.
4. Understand market trends and changes to trends in geographic market.
5. Provide guidance and support to dealership Sales Associates as it relates to purchasing used vehicles.
6. Appraise used vehicles.
7. Attend Trade walks daily.
8. Exhibit a high level of commitment to guest satisfaction.
9. Know and understand the federal, state, and local laws which govern retail automotive sales.
10. Establish personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
11. Attend product and sales training courses as requested by General Manager or Sales Managers.
12. Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to guests.
13. Know and understand equity and values, and be able to explain depreciation to the guest.
14. Introduce guests to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after the purchase of their existing vehicle.
15. Maintain an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to guest satisfaction.
16. Maintain a prospect development system of current used vehicle prospects and schedule appointments to appraise and purchase used vehicles.
17. Attend sales meetings.
18. Maintain a safe work environment.
19. Maintain a professional appearance.
20. Realize that the company’s business is built on guest satisfaction and devote oneself to guaranteeing satisfaction to guests.
21. Determine management, production, and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
22. Attend Sonic meetings as requested.
23. Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow-through with assigned projects.
24. Report to Supervisor regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.
25. Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
26. Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in the product.
27. Follow directions from a supervisor.
28. Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
29. Interact well with others and be a positive influence on associate and guest morale.

(The Used Car Buyer Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $15.50/hour. The position may also pay commission compensation 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 may also 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.)

Qualifications:

• College Degree preferred but not required; High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• High level of customer service is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.
• Previous dealership, selling, or marketing experience preferred.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

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