Used Car Buyer

Job Description

Used Car Buyer
Stratstone
Porsche Centre, Wilmslow
OTE up to £50,400 with pension, critical illness, life assurance, family health care, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
As Used Car Buyer, you’ll be joining the Porsche team, that reports directly to the Head of Business. You’ll be accountable for the procurement of Used Vehicles to meet the aspirational sales volume and profitability of your dedicated Porsche dealer/dealers. You’ll be expected to operate at a senior management level by having monthly performance reviews including sharing information on performance, trends and opportunities.
So, what’s it all about, the role:
You’ll be accountable for maintaining a Retail Stock profile in line with the company’s strategy for used cars
You’ll be confident in your approach and you be required to negotiate prices for the purchasing of vehicles
You’ll be working closely with Head of Business to ensure that stock is reviewed and maintained with agreed profiles
You will need to be comfortable with analysing data to make truly informed decisions, using the data to report upwards, sharing trends and insights and helping your peers understand the reasons to make purchases
You’ll be providing on-going support and coaching Senior Leaders, helping them understand the used car market
You’ll be an expert in the Used Car Market - Researching, comparing and analysing stock to understand where buying opportunities are
What are we looking for, the person:
You’ll be able to demonstrate substantial success and experience in a buying or used sales leadership position in the automotive industry
You’ll be a Self-starter with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and deadlines
You’ll be a highly influential and effective communicator who can negotiate with internal and external customer
You’ll have the tenacity, drive to succeed, with the ability to use creativity and initiative to ensure the delivery of targets
Here at Pendragon, together, we’re unstoppable. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and it’s the power of our group coming together that unlocks our potential to transform automotive retail. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where the doors are open, if you have the attitude and drive to walk through them. We’ll empower you with the opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, and in return you’ll support and bring out the best in others. If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, then apply today and join our journey in driving beyond the possible.
Pendragon recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities. If you have the motivation, skills and talent potential that we are looking for then get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.