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Vehicle Buyer McDonald AutomotiveMcdonald Automotive • Littleton, Colorado, USA
Vehicle Buyer McDonald Automotive

Vehicle Buyer McDonald Automotive

Mcdonald Automotive • Littleton, Colorado, USA
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McDonald Automotive is seeking to add an experienced vehicle buyer to our team! Our Vehicle Acquisitions department oversees the used vehicle inventory for our 13 dealerships. This includes online auction purchasing customer direct purchasing and conducting trade appraisals plus overseeing pricing marketing and reconditioning for used inventory. The Buyer role will primarily focus on wholesale auction purchases and post-sale management but also includes a share of inventory management and trade appraisal duties. Successful candidates should be comfortable working closely with the vehicle acquisition team as well as assisting the sales staff while also demonstrating their ability to stay focused on their individual purchase objectives. This is an in-person role.

Check out our Instagram to see what were all about!

Compensation Overview :

  • Compensation is base salary plus monthly achievement bonus
  • Average annual compensation for this position is $70000 / yr to $90000 / yr

Experience & Qualifications Needed :

  • Prior automotive industry experience required including 2 years of previous vehicle buying experience
  • Previous wholesale auction buying experience strongly preferred either online or in person
  • Previous CarMax Buyer training and experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with vAuto / Stockwave or similar inventory management software with demonstratable competence is required
  • Ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and achieve supervisor directed objectives is required
  • Comfort with technology-based platforms and ability to learn new systems is required
  • Bachelors degree or higher is preferred
  • Exceptional written and communication skills are a must
  • Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities :

  • Ongoing analysis of current wholesale market trends
  • Achievement of monthly purchase quotas and gross profit margin targets
  • Ability to strategically source vehicles from multiple online sources including dealer auctions private auctions and fleet direct relationships
  • Manage post sales process including coordinating payment freight logistics and arbitration
  • Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with auction personnel and internal partners
  • Serve as subject matter expert for market conditions trends and changes in your geographic market
  • Support store staff as it relates to purchasing and evaluating used vehicles and pricing inventory strategically to market conditions
  • Review and analyze actions at the end of each day week month to determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively
  • What We Offer :

  • Competitive 401k / 401k matching
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counseling
  • PTO Accrual
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Employee Discounted Pricing on Parts Vehicles and Service
  • What Makes Us Different

    As a family owned and operated company for over 65 years McDonald Automotive is proud to serve Colorado with a legacy built on respect integrity growth hard work and trust . With three generations actively involved in the day-to-day operations we prioritize relationships over transactions with our customers our community and our employees.

    Our motto Doing Right Comes Naturally reflects our commitment to doing business the right way. That commitment has earned us recognition as one of the top 20 dealerships in the U.S. not just by meeting manufacturer standards but by holding ourselves to even higher ones. We aim to deliver the best car buying servicing and ownership experience in the industry.

    At McDonald we believe that exceptional experiences start with exceptional people . Many of our team members have spent decades with us growing their careers and eventually retiring as part of the McDonald legacy. Were proud to attract driven motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building lasting relationships. Its not just about the work we do its about the family we build along the way .

    Disclaimer :

    This position will remain open for at least three days and will close upon candidate selection.

    If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or the recruiting process please contact us by sending an email to or call .

    Key Skills

    Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 48000 - 100000

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