Group Used Car Buyer Crawley
Job description
Vines Group is looking for a Group Used Car Buyer. Your role The Vines group have an excellent opportunity to join as a Used Car Buyer supporting our three dealerships based in Gatwick, Redhill & Guildford. Our talented Group Used Car Buyers are imperative to ensuring that we continue to offer an impeccable Used Car range to enthuse customers. So, if you believe you have the skills, attitude and drive to join the team, we would love to hear form you. Hours: Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, opportunity for hybrid working but regular travel to 3 sites is expected. Salary: £25,000 Basic & £55,000 On target earnings, plus a company car! Key Responsibilities To acquire used vehicles of suitable specification and quality at competitive prices with the view to exceed targeted profits and return on investment. Nurture inbound leads via our marketing channels with the key focus to arrange customer appointments and purchase vehicles. To respond quickly to the vehicle purchasing needs of the group dealerships and its sales managers with the view to obtain vehicles that they require for resale. Thorough management of vehicle stock to ensures they are quickly passed on to recipient dealership within the Vines group. Ensure all administrative details relating to suppliers and Dealerships are maintained in a correct and complete manner including costs and expenses relating to vehicles purchased. Support Sales Managers in marketing initiatives, making use of synergies and pipeline stock. Maintain strong relationships manufacturers, hire and fleet customers, auction houses and vehicle disposal agencies. Report weekly on agreed performance criteria comparing actual with targeted performance. To uphold and enhance the reputation of the Vines Group at every opportunity when interacting with customers and third parties. Your profile Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Detailed knowledge and experience of the motor industry, in particular market pricing and Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation and trade practices. Thorough knowledge of the used car and commercial vehicle marketplace, including the valuation of models, specifications, and options. Ability to negotiate and purchase at effective discounted prices. Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with Vine's group dealerships, customers and third parties. A tenacious self-starter, with the ability to manage your own time. You will be passionate about providing excellent customer service with a can-do attitude. You will be motivated to achieve goals/targets using your confidence, determination and creativity whilst operating with the Vines Values (Positive, Supportive & Integrity). Full UK Driving licence Rewards As well as our standard benefits like pensions and life assurance we have some great additions and these are just to name a few; Employee feedback driven work culture via focus groups and engagement surveys. Our April survey scored a whooping 9, which is in the top 5% of similar businesses. 24 days a year (plus bank holidays) increasing to 29 days based on your length of service. Plus, your Birthday off each year! Car leasing opportunities for friends and family through a third-party provider Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Employee and customer referral scheme Health Care Cash Plans Fantastic work environment with newly refurbished staff canteens and outdoor break facilities Career paths and succession planning are encouraged across all levels of the business BMW
