Used Car Buyer - W.I. Simonson

Job description

The Used Car Buyer will have a primary responsibility of executing a process which involves prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from multiple sources for resale. Salary: $5000 - $12000 / month, based on performance Duties and Responsibilities: Prospect, appraise, and present purchase offers to current vehicle owners from multiple sources. Approach and interface with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles. Utilize Sonic Automotive automated inventory management system to track and manage vehicle acquisitions. Understand market trends and changes in the geographic market to inform pricing and acquisition strategies. Provide guidance and support to dealership Sales Associates regarding used vehicle purchasing. Maintain a prospect development and follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business while contributing to guest satisfaction. Introduce guests to sales department personnel to facilitate new vehicle sales after purchasing their existing vehicle. Attend daily trade walks, sales meetings, and training courses as requested by management. Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local automotive sales laws, vehicle equity, values, and depreciation concepts. Establish and achieve personal income goals consistent with dealership productivity standards. Maintain a safe work environment, professional appearance, and positive demeanor with associates and guests. Report to Supervisor regarding objectives, activities, and analyses; review performance daily, weekly, monthly, and annually to improve effectiveness. Follow work rules, procedures, and directions from supervisors while accepting constructive criticism. College Degree preferred but not required; High school diploma or the equivalent required. High level of customer service is required. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Professional personal appearance. Excellent communication skills. Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards. Outstanding Computer skills required. Previous dealership, selling or marketing experience preferred. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA. All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license. (The Used Car Buyer Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $18.00 The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or number of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit) All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. You're serious about your career , and rest assured you've come to the right place! At W.I. Simonson , a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Our associates are happy to work here because: We boast the lowest turnover in the industry. We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards). We are committed to developing and promoting within the company. We are technology based - most jobs use iPads or iPhones that we provide. Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO. We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition. Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car. Personal Automotive Concierge Service. If you want to find out more about the types of jobs we have here, we've highlighted a few. We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!