In House Used Car Buyer - Mercedes-Benz of… at Sonic… · McKinney

Company Description

Mercedes-Benz of McKinney 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!

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!

Annual Salary Range:

**$41,000-$85,000 (Based on Production)

Job Description

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:

• Interface with current used vehicle owners through the service drive and multiple other avenues to appraise and present purchase offers for their vehicles.
• Utilize Sonic Automotive automated inventory management system to track and manage vehicle acquisitions.
• Appraise used vehicles and determine fair market value based on condition, mileage, and market trends.
• Understand market trends and changes within the geographic market to inform pricing strategies.
• Attend daily trade walks and sales meetings.
• Provide guidance and support to Sales Associates regarding used vehicle purchasing opportunities.
• Introduce vehicle owners to sales department personnel to facilitate new vehicle sales following their trade-in.
• Maintain a prospect development system and follow-up schedule to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Establish and achieve personal income goals consistent with dealership productivity standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local automotive sales regulations, vehicle equity, depreciation, and product features.
• Attend product and sales training courses as requested by management.
• Maintain professional appearance and interact positively with colleagues and guests to support dealership guest satisfaction objectives.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• At least 1-2 years of Used Car Buyer dealership experience.
• Mercedes-Benz brand or luxury brand experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Excellent communication and customer focus skills.
• Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.
• Outstanding Computer skills required.
• Previous dealership, selling or marketing experience preferred.

Required:

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• 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.

Additional Information

It's time to make the most important move of your career**.** From our cooperative team-based approach; to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

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