What are the responsibilities and job description for the USED CAR BUYER position at PRICE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP?
Experienced Automotive Buyer
Price Auto Group in Delaware is looking to hire a full-time Automotive Buyer to purchase vehicles for our 5 dealerships.
This position earns a competitive salary, plus bonus! We provide exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), employee discounts, and an employee recognition program and rewards program. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT PRICE AUTO GROUP
We are an automotive dealership that has been family owned and operated for over 40 years and specializes in the sales and services of both new and used vehicles. We offer the best deals on high-quality vehicles. Our mission is "to consistently demonstrate that we have the most consumer-oriented dealerships as well as the best places to work in America". We continually put our customers and their needs first to ensure their utmost satisfaction. We value quality, compassion, integrity, and teamwork, and our employees have helped us maintain those standards.
We offer a professional atmosphere in which we encourage teamwork and a hardworking environment. We value our team because they bring the skills and can-do attitude it takes to do our job right. We know that without our employees, we wouldn’t be able to grow, improve, or create lifelong customers. Our amazing team sets us apart, so we offer them great benefits and a healthy work environment in which they can grow and advance!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Automotive Buyer attends in person and online auctions to purchase vehicles for all Price Auto Group dealerships. The buyer will procure vehicles following specific metrics provided by the Price Auto Group, using specific tools such as Vauto and AutoTrader.com data. All vehicles should be purchased with the intent that they will be sold within 45 days for pre-determined prices for a pre-determined profit after reconditioning costs. This position will use feedback from the Used Vehicle Manager to ensure the most desirable vehicles are being procured. This position is expected to procure between 60-75 vehicles per month. The buyer also visits other dealerships/vendors to build relationships and purchase wholesale vehicles.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Manhiem / auction purchase and wholesale experience
- Knowledge of automotive products and brands
- Ability to negotiate price
- Develop and maintain buying network
- Automotive appraisal experience
- Attention to detail
- Analytical Skills - Problem Solving, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!