Automotive Buyer - CarCash at Sonic Automotive

At a Sonic Automotive, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Our teammates are happy to work here because:

• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

Sonic Automotive is currently hiring an Automotive Buyer for our Sonic Automotive store in Houston, TX. If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer facing environment, this may be the position for you. 

As an Automotive Buyer, you will ensure the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle consumer inventory brought into the dealership. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and being an effective communicator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process
• Set and negotiate pricing
• Understand reconditioning costs
• Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company
• Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service

• Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records 
• Preferred: understanding of the retail and wholesale auto sales processes

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.