Automotive Buyer

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and highly connected Mandarin Chinese-speaking Automotive Buyer who can leverage their existing wholesale relationships and market knowledge to identify, negotiate, and secure quality stock for our dealerships. This role will see you procure vehicles from wholesale channels, trade partners, and dealer networks to ensure our sites are stocked with high-quality and profitable vehicles. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused role where your ability to source and purchase vehicles efficiently and profitably will directly contribute to our business success.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you must have: 

• A minimum 2 years’ buying experience.
• Previous general, second hand or prestige automotive buying experience. An array of product knowledge across the second-hand car sector.
• Accurately appraise and evaluate vehicles to ensure quality and value
• Work closely with sales, operations, and logistics teams to ensure smooth vehicle acquisition and delivery
• Stay across market trends, pricing shifts, and competitive activity
• A customer focused attitude, coupled with the ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to be self-motivated and target driven.
• A commitment to total customer satisfaction.
• Impeccable and professional presentation in order to represent the brand
• A current valid driver’s licence.
• Be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Additional Information

Benefits & Perks:

• Free On-site car parking.
• A 'paid day of Leave' to celebrate your Birthday.
• Refer a friend and we will provide an upfront bonus!
• Access to Employee Novated Lease Program.
• Access to a fully funded EAP Program to support you and your family.
• Exclusive access to PitStop offering direct access to shopping discount codes and discounted gift cards, helping you save while you shop!

At Dutton Automotive, we value our customers and our employees. Our values are built on prioritising our customer needs, valuing our employee's flexibility to change, and fostering creativity and initiative. If you share our values and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.