In House Used Car Buyer - W.I. Simonson

You''re serious about your career, and rest assured you''ve come to the right place! 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. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Monthly Pay Range:

5K-12K based on performance

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• We are technology based - most jobs use iPads or iPhones that we provide.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

If you want to find out more about the types of jobs we have here, we''ve highlighted a few.

We''re proud of what we''re doing here. Come and join us!

Used Car Buyer Purpose:

The In House 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.

Duties and 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.

• College Degree preferred but not required; 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.

• Previous dealership, selling or marketing experience preferred.

• 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.

(The Used Car Buyer Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $18.00 The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or number of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.