Used Vehicle Buyer

Lithia & Driveway; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; 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

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Missoula is seeking a Used Vehicle Buyer to manage the acquisition of pre-owned inventory. You will evaluate vehicle condition, negotiate favorable terms, and coordinate purchase processing to keep stock aligned with market demand.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, collaboration with sales teams, and adherence to company purchasing standards. A valid license and driving record are required as part of the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of automotive sales experience.
• A team player who is focused on providing high-class customer service.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Acquire used-car inventory through direct contacts, leads, off-site auctions, dealers, or inquiries.
• Appraise vehicles, assess condition, negotiate price, and ensure timely processing of purchases.
• Understand retail trends and participate in inventory planning.

Skills

Automotive sales

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

Dealership:

L0134 Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Missoula

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Missoula

Hiring: Used Vehicle Buyer

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive pay that reflects your skills and dedication to excellence.
• Quality of Life: We believe in promoting a work environment that respects your personal time and wellbeing, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling career.
• Personal Growth: With access to ongoing training programs, we support your career progression and encourage you to reach your full potential.
• Supportive Team Environment: Become part of a team that values collaboration, communication, and mutual support, where your contributions are recognized and valued.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues
• Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases
• Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process
• Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market
• Meet car buying quotas
• Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas.
• Develop effective working relationships with the all purchasing venues to accelerate the placement of ideal inventory in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.
• Required to be the expert in all aspects of the purchasing, shipping, selling and stocking vehicles

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ year of previous automotive sales experience.
• A team player who is focused on providing high-class customer service.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver’s license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• 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

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At 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.