Used Car Buyer

Steven Automotive•Harrisonburg, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Steven Automotive Group is looking for a motivated, results-driven Used Car Buyer to join our growing team. We are a family-owned automotive group with six dealerships: Steven Kia, Steven Nissan, Steven Toyota, Steven Hyundai, Steven Honda, and Steven Ford. If you have automotive buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for finding quality pre-owned vehicles, this is an opportunity to grow your career and maximize your earning potential. As a Used Car Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing quality pre-owned vehicles to support our dealership inventory. You will identify acquisition opportunities through auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and other channels while ensuring vehicles are purchased at competitive prices and meet our inventory standards.

Requirements

Previous automotive experience in used car buying, vehicle appraisals, wholesale, or automotive sales preferred.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge of used vehicle values, market trends, and inventory demand.
Ability to evaluate vehicle condition and identify potential reconditioning costs.
Analytical mindset with strong business judgment.
Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
Comfortable using automotive valuation tools, online marketplaces, and dealership software.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Source and acquire quality pre-owned vehicles through auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and other purchasing channels.
Evaluate vehicles based on condition, market demand, mileage, history, and resale potential.
Analyze market data, comparable listings, and current inventory to determine competitive purchase values.
Negotiate vehicle purchases to maximize profitability and maintain competitive acquisition costs.
Build relationships with auction representatives, wholesalers, private sellers, and other vehicle sourcing partners.
Appraise vehicles and assist with trade-in evaluations as needed.
Monitor used vehicle inventory levels and identify opportunities to meet dealership demand.
Coordinate vehicle purchases, transportation, inspections, and required documentation.
Maintain accurate records of purchases, appraisals, and acquisition costs.
Work closely with Sales Managers, General Managers, and inventory teams to develop effective buying strategies.
Meet and exceed vehicle acquisition, profitability, and performance goals.