Used Car Buyer

Lithia & Driveway•Union, NJ

1d•$70,000 - $84,000

About The Position

Planet Honda Now Hiring: Used Car Buyer Our used car volume is off the charts, and we are searching for a high performing, velocity minded, Used Car Buyer who is searching for an opportunity that offers the best benefits in the business and unparalleled opportunity for career advancement! Who are we looking for? Ideal candidates will have several years of experience acquiring used cars through trades, auction, social media, and third-party sources. Must be highly skilled in pricing cars, appraising, buying inventory at auction and wholesale. v-Auto experience is a must! Strong follow up and communication skills are essential. Must be detail oriented and organized! Responsibilities Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process Deliver a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner. This highly accountable position uses lead management tools Requires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictate Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market Meet car buying quotas Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas. What we offer Professional, fun work environment for both employees and customers A very competitive pay and benefits plan Opportunities for career advancement Company-paid life insurance Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTO Short and long-term disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Wellness Programs High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The estimated annual earning range for this position is ($70, 000 to $84, 000), which includes commissions on (Commissions – “Department Net”) and/or bonus opportunities such as (Bonuses – "Manufacturer Approvability, Total Units, Flat Rate Hours”). Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, as well as a variety of other benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have several years of experience acquiring used cars through trades, auction, social media, and third-party sources.
Must be highly skilled in pricing cars, appraising, buying inventory at auction and wholesale.
v-Auto experience is a must!
Strong follow up and communication skills are essential.
Must be detail oriented and organized!
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues
Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases
Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process
Deliver a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner.
This highly accountable position uses lead management tools
Requires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictate
Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market
Meet car buying quotas
Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas.