Used Car Buyer - W.I. Simonson
About The Position
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. 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. Our associates are happy to work here because we boast the lowest turnover in the industry, provide award-winning training, are committed to developing and promoting within the company, are technology-based (most jobs use iPads or iPhones that we provide), have extremely competitive benefits with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO, and encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition. We also offer special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car and Personal Automotive Concierge Service. We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- College Degree preferred but not required
- Previous dealership, selling or marketing experience preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- HSA
- 401k
- PTO
- Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car
- Personal Automotive Concierge Service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
