As a member of our Inventory team, the Used Vehicle Buyer is responsible for attending regional and online auto auctions in the assigned territory and, working within company guidelines, acquiring inventory vehicles based on stores needs for the purpose of resale at stores within the assigned territory.

Salary:  $65,000 - $78,000 depending on experience

            Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Holidays, PTO, 401K matching

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and attend online and in person auctions

• Inspect and bid on vehicles for sale, negotiate on the company’s behalf

• Test drive and inspect vehicles after purchase to confirm quality & condition

• Purchase vehicles in the acceptable price range

• Properly document purchasing activities within our computer inventory system

• Establish & build relationships with a network of auctions, dealers and wholesalers

• Make arrangements for the transportation of all vehicles purchased to their respective branches

• Be familiar with the inventory and title circumstances, communicate to Branch Manager as necessary

• Develop wholesale networks and oversee wholesale’s and trade-in’s

• Assist finance company at the auctions so they get a fair price on the repossessed cars

• Ability to use system code readers and define with any engine light and assist in reconditioning duties as needed

• Assist in shuttling cars from lots as needed to balance inventory

• This position may require travel outside of the area at times

Skills

• Ability to make sound decisions under auction time constraints.

• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions

• Knowledge of market research and purchasing best practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A strong analytical mindset

• Outstanding organizational skills

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years buying experience

• Must have a valid driver's license with driving record acceptable to the company insurance carrier

• Above average mechanical knowledge to identify potential mechanical issues

  About CarHop:

  CarHop, an industry-leader in the Buy-Here, Pay-Here marketplace, specializing in helping those who have not quite perfect credit to achieve transportation independence! Now in 12 states  nationwide, and growing, we've made a difference by Helping People Drive and changing the lives of thousands of people.

• Opportunity for advancement - 43% of CarHop staff have been promoted internally.  

• A fun work environment filled with awesome people!

• A rewarding job experience helping people drive & changing lives!  90% of CarHop staff say they do meaningful work.  We don't just provide cars, we change lives!

• We give you the tools succeed with regular ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring .

  We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status, membership or non-membership in a labor organization, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state, or local law.

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