Used Car Buyer - Momentum BMW MINI

Sonic Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family dealership in Houston is seeking a Used Car Buyer who will prospect, appraise, and purchase vehicles from owners. Responsibilities include interfacing with customers, appraising cars, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, along with a high school diploma. This position offers growth opportunities within the automotive industry, situated in a dynamic dealership environment.

Qualifications

• High level of customer service required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Must demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Interface with used vehicle owners to purchase their vehicles.
• Appraise used vehicles and present offers.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Momentum BMW MINI, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, offers opportunities, resources, and support for career growth. You're serious about your career?

Job Description

The Used Car Buyer will primarily prospect, appraise, and present offers to current vehicle owners with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from multiple sources for resale.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface with current used vehicle owners from multiple resources to purchase their vehicles.
• Approach, greet, and interface with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
• Utilize Sonic Automotive automated inventory management system.
• Understand market trends and changes in geographic markets.
• Provide guidance and support to dealership Sales Associates regarding purchasing used vehicles.
• Appraise used vehicles.
• Attend Trade walks daily.
• Exhibit a high level of commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Know and understand federal, state, and local laws governing retail automotive sales.
• Establish personal income goals consistent with dealership standards of productivity, and devise strategies to meet them.
• Attend product and sales training courses as required by General Manager or Sales Manager.
• Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories and their benefits to guests.
• Know and understand equity and values, and explain depreciation to guests.
• Introduce guests to sales department personnel to sell new vehicles after purchasing their existing vehicle.
• Maintain an owner follow‑up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a prospect development system of current used vehicle prospects and schedule appointments to appraise and purchase used vehicles.
• Attend sales meetings.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Realize that the company’s business is built on guest satisfaction and devote yourself to guaranteeing satisfaction.
• Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
• Attend Sonic meetings as requested.
• Maintain a follow‑up system that encourages follow‑through with assigned projects.
• Report to Supervisor regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews and analyses.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the business and stay abreast of technology changes in products.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Accept constructive criticism.
• Interact well with others and be a positive influence on associate and guest morale.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred but not required; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• High level of customer service required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.
• Outstanding computer skills required.
• Previous dealership, selling or marketing experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Must perform duties in a safe manner.
• Must demonstrate ability to pass pre‑employment testing: background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.