Used Car Buyer - Remote

Used Car Buyer – Remote working

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. 

Your role

As a Used Car Buyer you will be responsible for sourcing and buying Used Car stock for our five centres located in 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 on price 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

About us

Stephen James Group is an established authorised BMW and MINI franchise which is now part of Hedin Mobility Group a larger private organisation leading in world-class automotive retail and aftermarket services.

Our teams, whether in customer facing roles or our workshop, are amazing – we’re passionate about making Stephen James a simple, easy, and enjoyable place to do business, through a team of people that want to create a great experience for the customer.

Ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of our local communities gives us a great opportunity to provide a relatable service from people who are experts in the automotive industry.

Salary and hours

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).

Benefits

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

If Group Used Car Buyeris the role for you, click apply to start your new career