Automotive Apprentice Buyer

Sonic Automotive

Chesterfield, MOOn-siteFull time, Internship

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Pay: $50K to $60K; a year
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time, Internship
Posted: Oct 26; 2 days ago

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About the company

Sonic Automotive

Automotive · 10,001+ employees

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What you'll do

EchoPark Automotive is looking for an Apprentice Automotive Buyer at our dealership in Chesterfield, MO. If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer facing environment, this may be the position for you. 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 being an effective communicator. What You Will Do :
Obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process
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 :
Typical Compensation: $50,000-60,000
Competitive salary plus tiered bonus structure
5 day work week
Medical / Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
401K

What you need

Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes
Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience
Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records
Management or prior purchasing experience (preferred)

Key skills

analytical and valuation skillsprocess orientationcommunicationcustomer service skillsWeb-based search applicationstablet technology experience

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Perks

tiered bonus structure
Medical / Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
401K

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EchoPark Automotive is looking for an Apprentice Automotive Buyer at our dealership in Chesterfield, MO. If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer facing environment, this may be the position for you. 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 being an effective communicator. What You Will Do : Obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process 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 : Typical Compensation: $50,000-60,000 Competitive salary plus tiered bonus structure 5 day work week Medical / Pharmacy Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account 401K All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.