Used Car Buyer
About Asbury
Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.
This role is 100% onsite, in an office setting.
Overview/Job Summary
The Used Car Buyer will analyze and manage daily inventory. In a timely manner, the inventory strategist will review market data and internal data to reveal what dealership would maximize each piece of inventory. The Used Car Buyer will manage the transfer process to the desired location to ensure each unit has the optimal opportunity for generating the most gross profit.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Helps manager all aspects of the used car inventory and oversees implementation of warehousing, distribution, inventory management, or related strategies
- Tracks gross and inventory turn of traded vehicles
- Deals with local and national vendors
- Analyzes the effectiveness of the strategies applied. Develops recommendations and frequently advises leadership on changes and adjustments that need to be applied
- Ensures compliance with all audit key controls
- Responds to all internal and external reporting
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization
Education & Experience
- Critical thinking
- Full understanding of the used car sales cycle
- Advanced knowledge of used vehicle options and their desired demand
- Must be a team played that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Advanced data analytics
- Supervisory skills
- 4+ years’ experience as a Used Car Manager, Buyer, or Inventory Specialist within the used vehicle department
- Advanced computer skills with both Microsoft suite products and dealer management systems
- Advanced Excel skills (V-lookups, Pivots, conditional formulas)
- Strong understanding of General Accounting practices is required
- Dealership experience highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Pay and Recognition:
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays & paid time off
- Deferred Holiday Pay Match
- Paid training
- Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s eligible
Insurance / Retirement:
- Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health savings
- Flex spending accounts (tax free)
- Short-term and Long-term disability plans
- Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
- 401k with company match
Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:
- Digital career path tool to assist with career development
- Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:
- Student loan relief resources
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
- Scholarship awards
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
- Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
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Other details
- Job Family Used Sales
- Pay Type Salary
- Duluth, GA, USA