Used Car Buyer

Stephen James Bromley is looking for a Used Car Buyer – Remote working.

Your role

Stephen James is looking for a result-driven, and detail-orientated individual to join the group as a Used Car Buyer. The role of Used Car Buyer is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most reputable franchises in the BMW network and collaborate on projects and contribute ideas to optimise our Used Car performance. 

As a Used Car Buyer you will be responsible for sourcing and buying Used Car stock for our five centres located in North London, Southeast London, and Kent.  All vehicles will need to be aligned with approved Used Car standards and volume requirements whilst ensuring a profitable and good stock mix. You will be responsible for negotiating prices and controlling stock within the group Used Car department.

The main duties of the role include

• Researching the Used Car market for price and demand trends
• Negotiate Used Car purchase prices and bidding on stock at auction
• Searching and obtaining specific vehicles from various sources
• Assist in valuations of customer offered vehicles, P/Xs and aging Used Car stock
• Ensure vehicles are accurately valued, undergo a full appraisal and thorough provenance checks.
• Achieve agreed monthly profit targets and vehicle PPU objectives
• Highlight any vehicles that become 60 days or over
• To build relationships with other dealer groups, leasing and disposal companies to ensure used stock is always readily available

Your profile

• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• Great administration, diary management and business reporting skills
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Proven Used Car buying experience & have experience of working in a Used Car sales environment
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and have a valid clean UK Driving Licence for a minimum of 1 year

Basic salary £32,500 with an OTE of £65,000 per annum, with company car

Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 6.00pm, this role is able to support a remote-first hybrid model (working outside of the office).

Rewards

Stephen James values our employees and invests in personal development and training. In addition, offering these market-leading benefits to all our colleagues:

• Long service awards – enhanced holiday entitlement
• Discount schemes with popular retailers – helping you save more
• Employee Car Ownership Schemes – for yourself and family
• Employee Assistance programme – your wellbeing is important to us
• Access to private healthcare – we put health prosperity at the forefront
• Pension scheme and life assurance – confidence in your future