Used Vehicle Buyer

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work! With our aggressively growing used vehicle business, we are currently seeking an experienced Used Vehicle (Car Team) Buyer to join our sales operations team. The position is a remote/hybrid opportunity based in Salt Lake City and will be responsible for purchasing vehicles in various simulcast auction channels and trade networks as well as fleet direct souring across the country. Here’s why you’ll want to work here: Great culture and real career growth Competitive Compensation Package (Salary plus performance-based bonus structure) Opportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealerships Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback) Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More! Here’s what you’ll be doing: Develop and maintain strong relationships with each of the stores to which you are assigned. Work with them to jointly develop weekly/monthly buying plans that support their goals, sales pace, stocking levels and needs through authorized sourcing channels and activities. Analyze market for trends in vehicle wholesale values. Serve as subject matter expert for market conditions, trends, and changes in each store’s geographic market. Provide guidance and support as it relates to purchasing and evaluating used inventory that supports each store’s buying plans. Be a team player! Achieve monthly purchasing quotas and gross margin targets by strategically sourcing vehicles from multiple online sources, fleet direct relationships and group trade networks. Assist your assigned store’s leadership with their used inventory through supply chain life cycle and post-sale processes including coordinating payment, freight and logistics and arbitration Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with auction personnel, fleet representatives and internal partners. Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively. Limited travel will be required to support the above-mentioned activities and to maintain strong relationships with the assigned stores. Other duties as assigned from time to time. Here’s what you’ll need: Prior automotive industry experience required with 3-5 years of previous multi-store buying experience either as a buyer or a used car manager. Strong vAuto/Stockwave experience required with demonstratable understanding of key industry metrics to properly evaluate and manage used inventory. Self-motivated and able to achieve objectives in a remote setting with minimal structure. Comfortable with technology-based platforms. College Degree preferred but not required; High school diploma or the equivalent required. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (( We Hear You )) You're in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor) We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we're pretty darn proud of that. We're out to do things differently. We want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work. Our history is rich in the tradition of doing things differently. It began with Ken Garff himself. It continued through all of those who followed Ken and is alive and thriving today. If you are having any issues with applying please reach out to our recruiting team at recruiterhelp@kengarff.com . Include in the email what state you are applying in. Thank you for your patience!