What are the responsibilities and job description for the Used Car Acquisition Specialist position at Glassman Automotive Group?
Full job descriptionA Used Car Buyer is responsible for sourcing, inspecting, and purchasing pre-owned vehicles to maintain a profitable and appealing dealership inventory. They evaluate market demand, appraise vehicle conditions, and negotiate purchase prices with private sellers, wholesalers, and at auctions.
Core Responsibilities
- Inventory Sourcing: Prospect and identify viable vehicles through private sellers, customer trade-ins, fleet auctions, and wholesalers.
- Vehicle Appraisal: Perform thorough physical and mechanical inspections, review vehicle history reports (e.g., Carfax), and estimate reconditioning costs.
- Negotiation & Closing: Present offers and negotiate terms with sellers to ensure the dealership’s gross profit margins are met.
- Administrative Management: Ensure all required legal documentation (e.g., titles, bills of sale) and auction paperwork are completed accurately.
Key Qualifications & Skills
- Automotive Knowledge: A strong understanding of car makes, models, mechanical conditions, and market values.
- Negotiation & Sales: Excellent persuasion skills to guide skeptical sellers and close deals transparently.
- Organization: High attention to detail for handling paperwork and managing multiple inventory leads simultaneously.
- Requirements: A valid driver's license, a clean motor vehicle record, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings
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Pay: $45,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $85,000