Used Car Buyer - Land Rover Houston Central in Houston, TX at Sonic Automotive
Date Posted: 5/5/2025
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Houston, TX 77024
About
Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.
At Jaguar Land Rover Houston Central, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Job Description
Summary:
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:
- Responsible for calling, following up and scheduling appointments for customers to come in and appraise and purchase their used vehicles.
- Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
- Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
- Approach, greet, and engage with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
- Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures of the vehicles, and inputting vehicle data into Sonic's automated inventory management system.
- Work with Sales Managers to build and propose an offer to seller.
- Introduces guest to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.
- Review monthly goals with management on vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
- Prior experience in automotive purchasing, inventory management, and appraisals.
- Strong ability to engage with customers effectively, build rapport, and address their needs and concerns professionally.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with a persuasive and articulate demeanor over the phone.
- Ability to persistently pursue leads, maintaining a positive attitude throughout.
- Comfortable using CRM software and productivity tools to manage leads and track progress.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA.
- Must be willing to undergo pre-employment compliance requirements: Drug testing, background check, MVR.
Compensation (Draw / Uncapped Commission):
- OTE (On-Target-Earnings): $60,000 - $110,000+ a year
- Based on performance and production
Schedule:
- FULL TIME
- 5 days a week / 2 days off
- Sundays off
- Saturday availability required
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off accrual
- Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
- Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
- Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines