Employment Type: Full-time. Permanent. Lookers Mercedes-Benz division is recruiting for an experienced Used Car Buyer to join our successful team. This role is essential to sourcing high-quality inventory for our sales operations while providing excellent service to sellers.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate and appraise used vehicles for purchase based on market trends, condition, and resale value.
* Negotiate purchase prices with sellers while ensuring profitability and fair deals for both parties.
* Research market trends and vehicle pricing to stay competitive and informed.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with individual sellers, auction houses, and fleet companies.
* Accurately document purchase agreements and vehicle acquisition details.
* Collaborate with sales and inventory teams to ensure seamless integration of purchased vehicles.
* Previous experience in automotive used car sourcing and purchasing is essential.
* Proven track record as an experienced used car buyer.
* Strong industry contacts and network.
* Demonstrated ability to source and acquire profitable stock.
Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience in automotive used car sourcing and purchasing is essential.
* Proven track record as an experienced used car buyer.
* Strong industry contacts and network.
* Demonstrated ability to source and acquire profitable stock.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business.
Health & Wellbeing
* Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
* Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
* Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
* Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing
* MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
* Free will writing services to help plan for the future
* Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle
* Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
* Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
* Access to home and technology vouchers
* bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.
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