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Used Vehicle Buyer

Automotive Career Professionals
Posted a month ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Petaluma, CA, US

Salary

$75,000 - $125,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A large dealer group in Northern California is seeking an Experienced Used Vehicle Buyer to enhance its pre-owned inventory operations.
  • Candidates should have 3–5+ years of automotive buying experience and a strong understanding of the regional market.
  • The expected annual salary ranges from $75,000 to $125,000, including base pay and performance-based incentives.
  • Applicants must demonstrate excellent negotiation and purchasing skills, along with a proven record of meeting acquisition goals.
  • This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for long-term growth within a respected dealer group.
Experienced Used Vehicle Buyer — Northern California Market Area

A large, well-established dealer group is seeking an accomplished Used Vehicle Buyer to strengthen its pre-owned inventory operations throughout the Northern California market.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of proven automotive buying experience, extensive knowledge of regional market conditions, and the ability to consistently acquire desirable market-ready inventory at competitive values.

Expected Annual Compensation Range $75,000–$125,000
Compensation includes base pay plus performance-based commissions and incentives. Final compensation will be based on experience, performance, and the dealer group’s established pay plan. A comprehensive benefits package is also available.

Key Qualifications:
• 3–5+ years of successful used vehicle buying or acquisition experience
• Extensive knowledge of the Northern California used vehicle automotive market
• Strong relationships with auctions, wholesalers, dealerships, and other acquisition sources
• Experience using market-data, appraisal, pricing, and inventory-management platforms and social media platforms
• Excellent negotiation, appraisal, and purchasing skills
• Ability to determine the right inventory mix based on demand, turn rate, and profitability
• Proven record of meeting acquisition goals while maintaining disciplined purchasing standards
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected dealer group offering strong resources, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term growth potential.

All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

Our client is an equalopportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state orlocal laws. 


Requirements

Key Qualifications:
• 3–5+ years of successful used vehicle buying or acquisition experience
• Extensive knowledge of the Northern California used vehicle automotive market
• Strong relationships with auctions, wholesalers, dealerships, and other acquisition sources
• Experience using market-data, appraisal, pricing, and inventory-management platforms and social media platforms
• Excellent negotiation, appraisal, and purchasing skills
• Ability to determine the right inventory mix based on demand, turn rate, and profitability
• Proven record of meeting acquisition goals while maintaining disciplined purchasing standards
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record




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