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In-House Used Car Buyer - Audi Pensacola
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Summary

Location

Pensacola

Type

full-time

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About this role

Company Description

You're serious about your career, and rest assured you've come to the right place! At Audi Pensacola, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

 

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.

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We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!

 

Job Description

Used Car Buyer Purpose:

The 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:

  • Interfaces with current used vehicle owners from multiple resources with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.

  • Approaches, greets and interfaces with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.

  • Utilize Sonic Automotive automated inventory management system.

  • Understand market trends and changes to trends in  geographic market

  • Provide guidance and support to dealership Sales Associates as it relates to purchasing used vehicles.

  • Appraise used vehicles.

  • Attend Trade walks daily.

  • Exhibits high level of commitment to guest satisfaction.

  • Knows and understands the federal, state and local laws which govern retail automotive sales.

  • Established personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity, and devises a strategy to meet those goals.

  • Attends product and sales training courses as requested by General Manager or Sales Managers.

  • Keeps abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc. and their benefits to guests.

  • Knows and understands equity and values, and is able to explain depreciation to the guest.

  • Introduces guest to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.

  • Maintains an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to guest satisfaction.

  • Maintains a prospect development system of current used vehicle prospects and schedules appointments to appraise and purchase used vehicles.

  • Attends sales meetings.

  • Maintains a safe work environment.

  • Maintains a professional appearance.

  • Realize that the company’s business is built on guest satisfaction and devote himself/herself to guaranteeing satisfaction to guests.

  • Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.

  • Attend Sonic meetings as requested.

  • Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned project

  • Report to Supervisor regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews and analyses.

  • Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

  • Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in the product.

  • Follow directions from a supervisor.

  • Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

  • Accept constructive criticism.

  • Interact well with others and be a positive influence on associate and guest morale.

Qualifications

  • College Degree preferred but not required; High school diploma or the equivalent required. 
  • High level of customer service is required.

  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.

  • Professional personal appearance.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.

  • Outstanding Computer skills required.

  • Previous dealership, selling or marketing experience preferred.

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

  • All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.

  • 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

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

  • SHL Package: Sonic Customer Service and Admin
  • Dealership: 146 - Audi Pensacola
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Customer Service,Communication Skills,Appraisal,Inventory Management,Market Trends,Sales Training,Teamwork,Professional Appearance,Computer Skills,Vehicle Knowledge,Follow-Up,Guest Satisfaction,Time Management,Problem Solving,Constructive Criticism,Positive Influence

    About 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.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
    Founding Year: 1997

    What you'll do

    • The Used Car Buyer is responsible for prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners to purchase their vehicles for resale. This role involves interacting with customers, utilizing inventory management systems, and maintaining a follow-up system to encourage repeat business.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a In-House Used Car Buyer - Audi Pensacola do at Sonic Automotive?

    As a In-House Used Car Buyer - Audi Pensacola at Sonic Automotive, you will: the Used Car Buyer is responsible for prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners to purchase their vehicles for resale. This role involves interacting with customers, utilizing inventory management systems, and maintaining a follow-up system to encourage repeat business..

    Why join Sonic Automotive as a In-House Used Car Buyer - Audi Pensacola?

    Sonic Automotive is a leading Retail Motor Vehicles company.

    Is the In-House Used Car Buyer - Audi Pensacola position at Sonic Automotive remote?

    The In-House Used Car Buyer - Audi Pensacola position at Sonic Automotive is based in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

    How do I apply for the In-House Used Car Buyer - Audi Pensacola position at Sonic Automotive?

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