Used Car Buyer - W.I. Simonson

Role Summary

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
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• We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!

(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.

About the Company

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.