Used Car Buyer - Stevens Creek BMW

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k Plan

PTO

Award-winning training programs

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is looking for a Used Car Buyer in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves prospecting, appraising, and executing offers to current vehicle owners. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a valid driver's license.

The position offers a base salary of $60,000 to $75,000, along with additional commission and bonuses based on performance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, and competitive PTO.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a Used Car department or Used Buyer experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Call and schedule appointments for customers to appraise and purchase their used vehicles.
• Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
• Engage with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their vehicles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional personal appearance

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Luxury level customer service experience

Sales performance

Job description

Used Car Buyer - Stevens Creek BMW in Santa Clara, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

Salary: $60,000 to $75,000

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

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:

• Responsible for calling, following up and scheduling appointments for customers to come in and appraise and purchase their used vehicles.
• Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
• Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
• Approach, greet, and engage with 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.
• Introduce guest to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.
• Review monthly goals with management on vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

Preferred:

• At least 2+ years working in a Used Car department in a dealership or Used Buyer experience within a dealership, or within a procurement rental company.
• BMW (or luxury) brand experience a plus!
• Luxury level customer service and guest experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.
• Ability to work on a computer with various knowledge of automotive systems.

Required:

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

(The Used Car Buyer position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include base hourly compensation of nineteen dollars an hour. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or number of vehicles purchased for the dealership from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also 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.)

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday through Sunday availability

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