Used Car Buyer - Philpott Ford

Sonic Automotive

Nederland (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off that Grows with You

Employee Pricing on Purchases & Leases

Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options

Exclusive Travel Deals on Hotels, Rentals & Airfare

Career Growth in a Fortune 500 Company

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Nederland, TX, seeks a Used Car Buyer responsible for prospecting and appraising vehicles for purchase. The role requires strong customer engagement skills and a minimum of 2 years in automotive purchases or appraisals. Earnings are performance-based, ranging from $36,000 to $100,000+. The position is full-time with Sundays off, opportunities for career growth, and attractive employee discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years of experience in automotive purchasing, acquisitions, and appraisals.
Strong ability to engage with customers effectively, build rapport, and address their needs and concerns professionally.
Comfortable using CRM software and productivity tools to manage leads and track progress.

Responsibilities

Execute prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners.
Call, follow up, and schedule appointments for customers to appraise and purchase used vehicles.
Appraise used vehicles and input data into the inventory management system.

Skills

Customer engagement

Effective communication

Lead generation

Automotive appraisals

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Used Car Buyer - Philpott Ford in Nederland, TX at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

Philpott Ford, a Sonic Automotive dealership,isn’t just your Ford dealership in Nederland; we’ve been a trusted staple in Southeast Texas since 1950.

We combine the reach and resources of a national automotive leader with the integrity, care, and neighborhood commitment of a hometown dealership.

With honors like the Ford Presidents Award, Readers’ Choice Awards, and the BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Trust, we strive every day to be the dealership you want to do business with for life.

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.

Performance-based earnings range: $36,000 - 100,000 + / year

Job Description

Summary:

The Used Car Buyerwill 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:

Responsible for calling, following up and schedulingappointments for customers to come in andappraise and purchase their used vehicles.
Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
Interfacewith current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
Approach,greet, and engagewith dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures of the vehicles, and inputting vehicle data into Sonic's automated inventory management system.
Work with Sales Managers to build and propose an offer to seller.
Introduces guest to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.
Review monthly goals with managementon vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
Minimum 2+ years of experiencein automotive purchasing, acquisitions, and appraisals.
Strong ability to engage with customers effectively, build rapport, and address their needs and concerns professionally.
Excellent verbal communication skills with a persuasive and articulate demeanor over the phone.
Ability to persistently pursue leads, maintaining a positive attitude throughout.
Comfortable using CRM software andproductivity tools to manage leads and track progress.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Must be willing to undergo pre-employment compliance requirements: Drug testing, background check, MVR.
Performance-based earnings range: $36,000 - 100,000 + / year
- Actual earnings depend on performance. High-performing sales professionals who consistently meet and exceed store and corporate goals often earn well above this range.