Used Vehicle Buyer

4 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Snows Group Full time

**Location**

Southampton

**Region**

Hampshire

**Category**

Volvo - Southampton (SVS)

(Sales)

**Vacancy Type**

Permanent/Full Time

**Salary**

£45,000 OTE

**Job Summary**

**The Driving Spirit**

Due to continued success, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Snows Motor Group as a **Used Vehicle Buyer**. The **Used Vehicle Buyer **will be an operational member of the Dealership Team and will report to the Franchise Manager. The role is primarily to purchase vehicles from multiple sources to assist the dealerships achieve their sales and financial targets.

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners.

**Your day**
- Assisting the Sales Managers in ensuring that optimum used stock levels are maintained to maximise used car sales opportunities.
- Ensure that used cars are purchased at the correct market value reflecting their age and required preparation costs to comply with brand used car policy.
- Ensure the procurement and supply of quality used vehicles in order that sales departments can achieve financial and volume targets
- Develop approved relationships with manufacturers, auction houses and other trade contacts in pursuit of stock acquisition
- Make purchases in line with the defined stock profile and individual requirements of each business
- Provide advice and support to Sales Management in respect of retail and trade valuations
- Provide detailed analysis/reports on purchase activity
- Monitor 60+ day stock and advise on price re-alignment and assist in disposal / inter-company transfers
- Monitor vehicle sales mix and volumes to ensure correct replenishment of stock
- Conduct due diligence in respects of vehicle condition, service history, number of previous owners, outstanding finance, warranted mileage and previous accident damage
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Brand Approved Used Vehicle Programme
- Always operate within company policy
- Monitor and provide feedback on the trends and market conditions at auction

**Have you got what it takes?**
- Passion for delivering an exclusive customer experience.
- High level of social and communication skills.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Energy and enthusiasm and a positive can-do attitude.
- A desire to achieve challenging goals and targets.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Valid driving licence.

**What is in it for you?**
- Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
- Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
- 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro rata for part time employees).
- Birthday day off
- Discounted MOTs, Service and Parts.
- Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
- Life Assurance Benefit.
- Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
- BEN - Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows.

**Hours of work**:
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30


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