Used Car Buyer
Stratstone
Porsche Centres
OTE £60,000 (Uncapped) with pension, critical illness, life assurance, family health care, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
As Used Car Buyer, you’ll be joining the Porsche team with 7 x Centres across the UK. In this hybrid role you’ll be responsible for sourcing Used Vehicles nationwide to meet the aspirational sales volume and profitability of our Porsche dealers. You’ll be expected to operate at a senior management level by having monthly performance reviews including sharing information on performance, trends and opportunities.
So, what’s it all about, the role:
* You’ll be accountable for maintaining a Retail Stock profile in line with the company’s strategy for used cars
* You’ll be confident in your approach and required to find, appraise, and negotiate prices for the purchasing of suitable vehicles wherever they are in the UK
* You’ll be working closely with Centres to ensure that stock is reviewed and maintained with agreed profiles
* You will need to be comfortable with analysing data to make truly informed decisions, using the data to report upwards, sharing trends and insights and helping your peers understand the reasons to make purchases
* You’ll be an expert in the Used Car Market - Researching, comparing and analysing stock to understand where buying opportunities are
What are we looking for, the person:
* You’ll be able to demonstrate substantial success and experience in a buying or used sales leadership position in the automotive industry
* You’ll be a Self-starter with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and deadlines
* You’ll always be on the ‘look out’ for great cars from all available sources, both trade and private sellers.
* You’ll be a highly influential and effective communicator who has strong negotiating and influencing skills
* You’ll have the tenacity, drive to succeed, with the ability to use creativity and initiative to ensure the delivery of targets
Life at Stratstone;
* Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
* Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
* Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
* Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
* We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
* Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
* Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
* Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
* Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme
At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:
As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey