Used Car Buyer

6 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Avant Recruit Full time

Used Car Buyer

Avant Recruit are proud to be partnering with our client, a market leader within the Motor Industry. We are currently searching for a Used Car Buyer. This role is offered on a permanent basis with excellent benefits and competitive salary.

The main responsibilities for the Used Car Buyer are as follows:

- Ensure stock levels are maintained to an optimum level
- Ensure vehicles are purchase at market value
- Ensure used car stock is able to keep up with demand
- Build relationships with auction houses, manufacturers and other trade contacts
- Report on purchase activity and analyse in detail
- Monitor aging stock and advise strategy for pricing
- Keep up to date with market trends and conditions across auction houses, trade contacts etc.
- Have previous experience within vehicle buying / procurement or appraisal
- Have excellent negotiation skills
- Have strong knowledge of financial conduct guidelines
- Have experience using vehicle appraisal software
- Have a full UK driving licence

Salary and Benefits:

- £25k basic plus uncapped commission
- Company car
- 23 days holiday plus banks
- Motor industry discounts
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Industry leading training

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: UCB - SOU


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