Wholesale Truck Buyer

At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling. We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road. We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.

We're looking for a new Wholesale Truck Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing trucks to ensure TransChicago has the proper inventory of trucks to provide to our customers. This person will own the full process including bidding on, negotiation pricing for, and coordinating the purchase and transport of vehicles in accordance with company metrics.  This is a great opportunity for someone that can thrive in a dynamic environment while cultivating strong relationships to drive successful truck procurement.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Purchase predetermined quantities of trucks.  
• Analyze truck purchases to maintain margins and ensure alignment with TransChicago's sales goals. 
• Negotiate contracts for large volume purchases to ensure best possible terms. 
• Build and maintain rapport with customers/suppliers. 
• Identify and execute on opportunities to sell wholesale truck inventory. 
• Maintain sufficient inventory for sales team.
• Assign value to used truck trades.
• Arrange transportation with required vendors to various locations.
• Record and maintain required documentation for local, state and federal requirements.
• Operate and follow all applicable laws while implementing new policies/procedures as necessary to maintain legal compliance in new areas of operation.
• Support TransChicago Truck Group projects and operations as required. 

Education and/or Required Experience: 

• Bachelors in Business/Finance preferred; High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years experience in heavy duty truck sales and prior purchasing experience.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate packages and negotiate favorable terms.
• Detail orientated and highly organized.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office suite.
• Required 20% local travel requirements to customers and vendor appointments.  

• Compensation: $30,000 base salary plus commission and additional incentives based on eligible sales and transactions. Depending on performance, On Target Earnings (OTE) in the first year are anticipated to be above $100,000.
• Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Additional voluntary benefits: We also offer a variety of other benefits including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.