Used Vehicle Buyer
About The Position
Honda of Ames is a premier automotive dealership seeking an experienced Used Vehicle Buyer to drive the success of our growing pre-owned inventory. This role is ideal for a results-driven automotive professional with a strong background in used car purchasing, wholesale buying, auction sourcing, and inventory management. If you understand the used vehicle market, know how to buy right, and want to be a key profit driver in a high-performance dealership, we want to hear from you. As a Used Vehicle Buyer (Used Car Buyer / Pre-Owned Vehicle Buyer), you will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring quality pre-owned vehicles that align with dealership sales goals and profitability targets. This role requires market expertise, confident negotiation skills, and the ability to make timely purchasing decisions in a competitive environment.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Previous experience as a Used Vehicle Buyer, Used Car Buyer, Automotive Purchaser, Appraiser, or Sales Manager preferred
- Strong knowledge of used car values, wholesale markets, vehicle histories, and acquisition strategies
- Proven negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced dealership environment
- Experience with DMS systems and online vehicle auction platforms
- High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
Responsibilities
- Source and acquire used vehicles through dealer auctions, online auctions, trade-ins, private sellers, and wholesale networks
- Analyze used car market trends, competitor pricing, and inventory availability
- Conduct vehicle appraisals, inspections, and value assessments
- Determine vehicle values, demand trends, and pricing strategies
- Negotiate purchase pricing and terms to ensure profitability and strong inventory turn
- Build and maintain relationships with auction representatives, wholesalers, and industry contacts
- Collaborate with sales management and dealership leadership to align inventory with sales objectives
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust acquisition strategy based on market conditions
- Maintain accurate purchasing documentation using dealership management systems and online buying platforms
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan2 Lithia Learning Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
