Used Car Buyer

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.
• The ability to pass background and drug screenings.