Used Car Buyer - W.I. Simonson

Job Description

The 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.

Salary: $5000 - $12000 / month, based on performance

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.