Used Vehicle Buyer

L0443 Planet Honda; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; 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

Planet Honda in New Jersey is looking for a Used Vehicle Buyer to build inventory, appraise vehicles, and manage purchase processes. The role offers an annual earning potential of $80,000 to $120,000 based on performance, with full-time hours including Saturdays and evenings.

You will identify acquisition opportunities through auctions, service drive customers, and online inquiries, while collaborating with service and sales to recondition and sell vehicles promptly.

Qualifications

• 2 years of automotive industry experience.
• Additional experience in retail, sales, telemarketing, or similar customer-facing roles welcomed.
• Ability to work independently and meet goals with minimal oversight.
• Familiarity with dealership and customer relationship management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and retention.
• Exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to connect with people.
• Strong organizational skills and tech-savvy mindset.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Build a used-car inventory through direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers, or the service drive.
• Manage intake and purchase process by appraising vehicles based on condition, negotiating purchase price, and processing all purchase-related documentation.
• Identify acquisition opportunities through Kelley Blue Book ICO, traditional auctions, or Service Drive customers.
• Monitor market and retail trends to plan inventory needs.
• Collaborate with service and sales team to ensure acquired vehicles are being reconditioned as needed and sold in a timely manner.
• Respond to in-store and online vehicle exchange inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Customer-facing roles

CRM systems

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Dealership: L0443 Planet Honda Planet Honda NOW HIRING Used Vehicle Buyers! Pay: Annual earning potential of $80k to $120+, based on performance Schedule: Full time, Saturday and evening availability required At Planet Honda, we’re driven by integrity, excellence, and a relentless pursuit of growth. If you're ready to take ownership of your success, push boundaries, and have fun doing it, we want you on our team! As part of the largest dealership group in America, your career path here is limitless. Our mission is Growth Powered By People - we have the resources to help you achieve your professional goals with Lithia & Driveway!

What You'll Do:

• Build a used-car inventory through direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers, or the service drive
• Manage intake and purchase process by appraising vehicles based on condition, negotiating purchase price, and processing all purchase-related documentation
• Identify acquisition opportunities through Kelley Blue Book ICO, traditional auctions, or Service Drive customers
• Monitor market and retail trends to plan inventory needs
• Collaborate with service and sales team to ensure acquired vehicles are being reconditioned as needed and sold in a timely manner
• Respond to in-store and online vehicle exchange inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner

What You'll Bring:

• 2 years of automotive industry experience
• Additional experience in retail, sales, telemarketing, or similar customer-facing roles welcomed
• Ability to work independently and meet goals with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with dealership and customer relationship management systems
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and retention
• Exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to connect with people
• Strong organizational skills and tech-savvy mindset
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Total Rewards:

The estimated annual earnings for this position ranges from $80,000 to $120,000. This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes bonuses based on individual units acquired and manufacturer approvability. 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 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 www.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. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!