Used Vehicle Buyer

Automotive Career Professionals; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + commissions

Comprehensive benefits

Long‑term growth potential

Job summary

Automotive Career Professionals is seeking an Experienced Used Vehicle Buyer for the Northern California market. The role focuses on strengthening pre-owned inventory through strategic acquisitions and robust market analytics.

A strong network with auctions, wholesalers, and dealers, plus a track record of acquiring market‑ready inventory, is essential. Compensation includes a substantial base plus performance‑based commissions and incentives, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of used vehicle buying experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Northern California used vehicle market.
• Proven ability to meet acquisition goals and maintain disciplined purchasing standards.

Skills

Used vehicle buying

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Vendor relationships

Inventory management

Pricing analytics

Job description

Automotive Career Professionals | Full time

Experienced Used Vehicle Buyer — Northern California Market Area

A large, well-established dealer group is seeking an accomplished Used Vehicle Buyer to strengthen its pre‑owned inventory operations throughout the Northern California market.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of proven automotive buying experience, extensive knowledge of regional market conditions, and the ability to consistently acquire desirable market‑ready inventory at competitive values.

Expected Annual Compensation Range $75,000–$125,000

Compensation includes base pay plus performance‑based commissions and incentives. Final compensation will be based on experience, performance, and the dealer group’s established pay plan. A comprehensive benefits package is also available.

Key Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of successful used vehicle buying or acquisition experience
• Extensive knowledge of the Northern California used vehicle automotive market
• Strong relationships with auctions, wholesalers, dealerships, and other acquisition sources
• Experience using market‑data, appraisal, pricing, and inventory‑management platforms and social media platforms
• Excellent negotiation, appraisal, and purchasing skills
• Ability to determine the right inventory mix based on demand, turn rate, and profitability
• Proven record of meeting acquisition goals while maintaining disciplined purchasing standards
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of successful used vehicle buying or acquisition experience
• Extensive knowledge of the Northern California used vehicle automotive market
• Strong relationships with auctions, wholesalers, dealerships, and other acquisition sources
• Experience using market‑data, appraisal, pricing, and inventory‑management platforms and social media platforms
• Excellent negotiation, appraisal, and purchasing skills
• Ability to determine the right inventory mix based on demand, turn rate, and profitability
• Proven record of meeting acquisition goals while maintaining disciplined purchasing standards
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Skill Set

• 3–5+ years of successful used vehicle buying or acquisition experience
• Extensive knowledge of the Northern California used vehicle automotive market
• Strong relationships with auctions, wholesalers, dealerships, and other acquisition sources
• Experience using market‑data, appraisal, pricing, and inventory‑management platforms and social media platforms
• Excellent negotiation, appraisal, and purchasing skills
• Ability to determine the right inventory mix based on demand, turn rate, and profitability
• Proven record of meeting acquisition goals while maintaining disciplined purchasing standards
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected dealer group offering strong resources, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long‑term growth potential.

All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

Our client is an equalopportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state orlocal laws.