Used Car Buyer - Jaguar Land Rover Newport

Sonic Automotive•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

Jaguar Land Rover Newport is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry, committed to building a business based on integrity, excellent guest treatment, and fostering employee growth. The company prides itself on low employee turnover, award-winning training, and a strong commitment to internal development and promotion. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive team environment, and special perks related to vehicle purchasing and leasing. The primary responsibility of the Used Car Buyer will be to execute a process involving prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from various sources for resale.

Requirements

All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
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

At least 2-3 years in a Used Car Buyer role in a dealership setting, or vehicle procurement in the automotive rental industry.
High level of customer service and excellent communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Professional personal appearance.
Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.
Outstanding Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for calling, following up and scheduling appointments for customers to come in and appraise and purchase their used vehicles.
Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
Approach, greet, and engage with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures of the vehicles, and inputting vehicle data into Sonic's automated inventory management system.
Work with Sales Managers to build and propose an offer to seller.
Introduces guest to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.
Review monthly goals with management on vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plans more effectively.