Description

What you will do:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and friendly individual to purchase cars from the public for our inventory. As a Purchase Agent, you will be responsible for reaching out to customers on social media, third-party websites, and in person to locate vehicles. After locating prospective sellers, the Purchase Agent will gather condition information, negotiate purchase prices, and coordinate the purchase of the vehicles, including preparing and completing all paperwork. The Purchase Agent will talk with dozens of individuals each day across many digital platforms and in person. After a training period, the Purchase Agent will be responsible for valuations of the vehicles they buy. This position will be mostly on the road in a company provided vehicle within 2-3 hours of the dealership, verifying condition and buying vehicles from sellers. This will be completed with the help of our transportation staff or with our rollback (training provided, experience not required). Hours are flexible/varied--you will be expected to meet customers at appointments you set. 

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain High Ethical Standards when dealing with customers, co-workers, and vendors
• Purchase cars from the public at competitive prices
• Negotiate prices with customers in a respectful and professional manner
• Prospect and follow up with potential vehicle sellers 
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Keep up-to-date with market trends and changes in the automotive industry
• Meet standards for contacts, appointments, and purchases
• Communicate with management regarding types of vehicles to buy, valuation, and goals
• Travel to meet customers offsite
• Attend meetings as required

What you will receive:

• Higher base pay during training
• After training is completed, pay will be based upon units purchased and the sales performance of those units
• Health, dental, and vision
• 401K with company participation
• Paid time off, personal, and holidays

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Requirements

 Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and customer service skills
• Knowledge of the automotive industry, including market trends and vehicle appraisal
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record