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Automotive Market Buyer

Chattanooga, TNOnsiteFull Time$60,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 19 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • used vehicle consumer inventory
  • street purchases
  • auctions
  • pricing
  • reconditioning costs
  • purchasing decisions
  • profitability
  • customer service
  • analytical
  • valuation skills

Nice to have

  • purchasing experience
  • web-based search applications
  • tablet technology

Role summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Buyer in Chattanooga, TN, to manage the valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory acquired through street purchases and auctions. The role involves setting and negotiating prices, understanding reconditioning costs, making sound financial purchasing decisions, and maintaining profitability while providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are self-sufficient, analytical, enjoy a consumer-facing environment, and have strong communication skills. Prior purchasing or management experience and familiarity with web search and tablet technology are preferred.

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Automotive Buyer based out of our office in Chattanooga, TN. If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer-facing environment, this may be your position.

As an Automotive Buyer on the Consumer Acquisition Team, you will ensure the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle consumer inventory brought into the dealership. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating. 

What You Will Do:

  • Obtain used-car inventory through street purchases and auctions 

  • Set and negotiate pricing 
  • Understand reconditioning costs 

  • Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company 

  • Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability 

  • Provide excellent internal and external customer service 

What We Are Looking For:

  • Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes 

  • Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation 

  • Management or prior purchasing experience preferred 

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills 

  • Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience 

  • Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records

What We Offer You:

  • Income potential of $60k to $120K

  • 5 day work week 

  • Medical / Pharmacy 

  • Dental 

  • Vision 

  • Flexible Spending Account 

  • 401K 

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

EchoPark Automotive is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

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