Bilingual Commercial Car Buyer | Automotive

Description

“When your car doesn’t work, your life doesn’t work!” That’s our motto here at Pull-A-Part and U Pull & Pay (A Pull-A-Part Company), and it’s the challenge that we help our customers overcome every day! We’re currently looking for happy, goal-oriented individuals, who love to assist people in solving their automotive issues, to join our team. If you are looking to grow with a customer-focused company, then our Commercial Car Buyer opportunity could be your next best career move.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Commercial Car Buyer, you will fulfill the following job responsibilities & qualifications required for the role:

• Responsible for buying whole cars (for Atlanta market to include Lithonia, Norcross, Conley) to be sent to assigned stores based on quality (retail value) and freight / towing costs.
• Work closely with Store Managers and Assistant Managers on local buy, auctions, peddler / public pricing, any scrap pricing, and general market knowledge.
• Serve as an adviser to stores.
• Provide updates on the car market to Store Managers by having daily and weekly conversations.
• Work closely with the Marketing Specialist to develop advertising concepts and actions related to both regional car buy as well as auto part sales.
• Work with Store Managers and Assistant Managers on relationships at auctions and with tow companies.
• Find ways to source cars with lower fees in the region.
• Cultivate new sourcing relationships with charities, tow companies, and auctions.
• Responsible for monthly projections related to car buy at all stores in the region.
• Responsible for assuring proper licenses are in place at stores and with tow companies.
• Make sure the company is complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as it pertains to vehicle purchasing.
• Participate in a culture that focuses on "Safety First" & "Environmental Stewardship" and adheres to environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Perform all daily tasks with a positive attitude and a focus on the four core company values - Respect, Help, Learn & Grow.
• Abide by the Company Playbook, which includes all company policies, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOP's).

QUALIFICATIONS:

As a Commercial Car Buyer, you will possess the following qualifications: 

• Commitment to delivering friendly, helpful, and professional customer service.
• Experience purchasing vehicles from auto auctions, dealers, tow yards, or other third parties.
• Strong administrative & organizational skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Excels in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to navigate mobile devices and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Willing and able to stand, walk, bend, lift 50lbs, and stretch as required by a specific task.
• Willing to travel within assigned market / region, and able to travel to other markets periodically.
• Reliable means of transportation to work/valid driver's license.
• Preferred qualifications (but not required) include:
• Experience in sales or marketing

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

Our Car Buyers are eligible for some great company benefits 

• Medical Insurance - We offer low-cost medical insurance to our team members and low-cost medical insurance to their additional household members.
• Dental Insurance - We offer low-cost dental insurance to our team members and their additional household members.
• Vision Insurance - We offer low-cost vision insurance to our team members and low-cost vision insurance to their additional household members.
• Life Insurance - We offer FREE life insurance to our team members.
• 401(k) - Plan for your retirement by participating in our optional, 401K plan. Receive a 100% company match on the first 3% of your contributions and receive a 50% company match on the next 2% of your contributions.
• Paid Holidays & Vacation - We observe 9 paid holidays, and we provide each full-time team member with paid vacation time which is determined by length of service.
• On-The-Job Training – A successful team member is a confident team member. We are dedicated to educating our team and providing consistent training and development opportunitie