Market Automotive Apprentice Buyer

Sonic Automotive

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Marietta, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Apprentice Buyer is responsible for learning to obtain and value used vehicle inventory through consumer purchasing processes. They will also handle pricing, reconditioning cost analysis, and processing car deals.

Qualifications

You have a solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes and excellent analytical and valuation skills. Experience with web-based search applications and tablet technology is expected. Management or prior purchasing experience is preferred for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Automotive Sales

Vehicle Valuation

Retail Sales

Wholesale Sales

Financial Decision Making

Customer Service

Web-based Search Applications

Tablet Technology

Job Description

Company Description

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!

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking for an Automotive Market Apprentice Buyer to join our team in Atlanta, GA. As an Apprentice Buyer, you will learn to ensure the timely valuation and processing of the used vehicles inventory. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating.


What You Will Do : 

  • Learn to obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process
  • Learn how to set and price vehicles
  • Understand reconditioning costs
  • Learn how to make financial decisions
  • Process car deals and input customer information
  • 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 : 

  • Base salary $54k
  • 5 day work week
  • Medical / Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K

Additional Information

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

  • SHL Package: N/A
  • Dealership: 7713 - EchoPark - GA
  • Sonic Automotive

    Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is on a quest to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America. Our Company culture thrives on creating, innovating, and providing industry-leading guest experiences, driven by strategic investments in technology, teammates, and ideas that ultimately fulfill ownership dreams, enrich lives, and deliver happiness to our guests and teammates. As one of the largest automotive and powersports retailers in America, we are committed to delivering on this goal while pursuing expansive growth and taking progressive measures to be the leader in these categories. Our new platforms, programs, and people are set to drive the next generation of automotive and powersports guest experiences.
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