Apprentice Automotive Buyer

Sonic Automotive • Charlotte, NC

2d • $54,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Buyer at its dealership in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role ensures timely valuation and processing of used vehicles acquired through the dealership’s consumer purchasing process. The buyer works in a fast-paced environment, evaluates and negotiates vehicle pricing, considers reconditioning costs, and makes financially sound purchasing decisions while providing excellent service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and vehicle valuation skills, with a strong process orientation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with web-based search applications and tablet technology.
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records.

Nice To Haves

• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k).
• Five-day work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed