Used Vehicle Buyer

Elk Grove Ford; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Elk Grove Ford in Elk Grove, California is seeking a Used Vehicle Buyer to source and price pre-owned inventory, manage trade-ins, and align stock with sales goals.

You will evaluate vehicle condition, history, and market value, leveraging tools like vAuto and Auction Edge, and collaborate with sales and service teams to stock the right vehicles.

Qualifications

• 1 year of automotive buyer/appraiser experience or related role.
• Experience with used-vehicle market trends and values.
• Familiarity with vAuto, Auction Edge and dealership systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and acquire high-quality used vehicles through trade-ins, private sellers, and dealer networks.
• Evaluate vehicle condition, history and market value to make smart purchasing decisions.
• Maintain inventory levels based on sales trends and market demand.

Skills

Automotive buyer experience

Industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

vAuto

Auction Edge

Dealership management systems

Job description

Dealership:L0547 Elk Grove FordElk Grove FordNow Hiring: Used Vehicle BuyerPay: $16.90 - Hourly, plus bonus opportunities, with potential total monthly earnings of $5,000 - $7,000 based on performance.Schedule: Full TimeWhy Join Our Team?Be part of a busy, established dealership with a wide selection of new and pre-owned vehicles.Work with a variety of vehicles and gain hands-on experience with dealership inventory.Play an important behind-the-scenes role that directly supports the sales and operations teams.Build automotive industry knowledge while developing skills in inventory management and dealership operations.Opportunity to grow your career within the automotive industry.What You'll DoSource and acquire high-quality used vehicles through trade-ins, private sellers, and dealer networksEvaluate vehicle condition, history, and market value to make smart purchasing decisionsMaintain proper inventory levels based on sales trends and market demandWork with sales and service teams to align inventory with customer needsDevelop relationships with wholesalers and other vehicle suppliersEnsure accurate documentation and compliance with dealership standardsWhat You'll Bring1 year of previous experience as an automotive buyer, appraiser, or related roleExperience with used vehicle market trends and valuesProficiency with tools like vAuto, Auction Edge, and dealership management systemsAcceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.Total RewardsThe Hourly Pay for this position is $16.90.Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsAdditional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.About UsAt Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.