• Used Vehicle Buyer

    Lithia & Driveway (Ames, IA)


    Dealership:L0190 Honda of Ames

     

    Honda of Ames

     

    If cars and people are your passion, automotive retail might be perfect for you! Join a winning team today!

    Responsibilities

    + Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues

    + Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases

    + Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process

    + Deliver a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner. This highly accountable position uses lead management tools

    + Requires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictate

    + Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market

    + Meet car buying quotas

    + Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas.

     

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    Qualifications

    + Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.

    + Excellent communication skills both written and oral

    + Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

    + Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

    We offer best in class industry benefits:

    + Competitive pay

    + Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

    + Paid Holidays & PTO

    + Short and Long-Term Disability

    + Paid Life Insurance

    + 401(k) Retirement Plan

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    + Lithia Learning Center

     

    High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.