Group Used Commercial Vehicle Buyer

2 weeks ago


Ruislip, United Kingdom Citygate Automotive Full time

**Group Used Commercial Vehicle Buyer**

Citygate Head Office, Ruislip

OTE: £60,000 + Company car

**Role overview**

Citygate automotive are looking for a Group Used Commercial Vehicle buyer to source vehicles using appropriate methods, proactively seeking new sources of stock as well as attending auctions as and when required online and around the UK to view and purchase used vehicle stock for the group.

**Key responsibilities**

As a Used Commercial Vehicle Buyer your key responsibilities will be:

- To ensure that all the purchasing and selling of used vehicles is completed as per the Company Policy
- To ensure that the value of stock holding does not exceed the budgeted amount.
- To assist with trade disposals & valuations
- To profile used car enquiries in order to match stock against demand.
- To assist the Group Used vehicle team with underwriting part exchanges and ensure full appraisals are completed as required.
- To utilise the database to source suitable stock.
- To establish relationships with local retailers to underwrite suitable stock.
- To ensure the stock is prepared and displayed in line with the Citygate Approved Used vehicle Programme.

**What’s in it for you?**

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us - but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

- Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles
- Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
- High street discounts
- Wellbeing portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Purchase, service and parts discounts
- Employee referral scheme
- Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

**About You**

As the Used Commercial Vehicle Buyer, you will ideally have the following skills and experience:

- Knowledge and experience of the retail motor industry, with the ability to accurately value and fully appraise vehicles.
- A customer-centric approach, always striving to deliver service above customer expectations.
- Exceptional customer facing and interpersonal skills.
- An excellent negotiator, confident with the ability to effectively communicate persuasively with others, passing on information accurately and promptly.
- Being Proactive and seeking out new sources of stock outside our current avenues.

**Why Citygate**

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.

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

Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person


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