Automotive Market Buyer

About the role

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join their acquisition team in Calabasas, CA. The ideal candidate will have a self-sufficient, independent, and analytical mindset, enjoy working in a consumer-facing environment, and possess strong analytical and valuation skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through customer and street purchases
• Set and negotiate pricing
• Understand reconditioning costs
• Makem financially sound purchasing decisions for the company
• Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service

Requirements

• Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and valuation skills
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Experience with web-based search applications and tablets

Benefits

• Income potential of $60k to 130k
• 5 day work week
• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K

Pay

$60k to 130k

Schedule

5 day work week