Used Car Buyer – LWUCB

Armstrong Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading used car retailer in Africa is seeking a knowledgeable buyer to effectively source and evaluate used vehicles. The role involves conducting detailed valuations, structuring competitive offers, and negotiating deals to ensure the best outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of market trends and excellent negotiation skills, along with a Grade 12 qualification and relevant experience. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Experience in used-vehicle buying, valuations, and pricing.
• Confident negotiation and people skills required.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing quality used vehicles from private sellers.
• Conducting full valuations: mechanical, cosmetic, paperwork, and market pricing.
• Structuring competitive offers based on real-time data.

Skills

Vehicle valuation expertise

Negotiation skills

Market knowledge

People skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualification in Sales and Marketing or business-related equivalent

Job description

Main job function

Do you live & breathe cars? Do you know the true value of a vehicle the second it pulls up next to you at the traffic light? Then this might just be the perfect role for you. This is a great opportunity for a knowledgeable, market-savvy buyer to join the leading used car retailer in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing quality used vehicles from private sellers.
• Conducting full valuations: mechanical, cosmetic, paperwork, and market pricing.
• Structuring competitive offers based on real‑time data and book values.
• Negotiating deals that make business sense.
• Maintaining strong sourcing networks and relationships.
• Working closely with Sales & Workshop to match stock requirements.

Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualification in Sales and Marketing or business‑related equivalent

Criteria

• Experience in used‑vehicle buying, valuations, and pricing.
• – Strong market knowledge across brands, segments, and trade trends
• – Confident negotiation and people skills
• – High integrity
• – Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment
• Valid driver’s licence

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.