What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Buyer position at Lithia & Driveway?
Dealership
L0400 Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ann Arbor
What You'll Do
L0400 Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ann Arbor
What You'll Do
- Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues
- Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases
- Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process
- Deliver a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner. This highly accountable position uses lead management tools
- Requires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictate
- Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market
- Meet car buying quotas
- Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas.
- Develop effective working relationships with the all purchasing venues to accelerate the placement of ideal inventory in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.
- Effectively utilize lead management tools.
- Compile all necessary reports, forms and other documentation on a timely basis
- Required to be the expert in all aspects of the purchasing, shipping, selling and stocking vehicles
- Strong attention to detail
- Sense of urgency
- Excellent communication
- Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence