Used Car Buyer and Service Porter

• Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues

• Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases

• Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process

• Deliver a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner. This highly accountable position uses lead management tools

• Requires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictate

• Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market

• Meet car buying quotas

• Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas.

• Develop effective working relationships with the all purchasing venues to accelerate the placement of ideal inventory in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.

• Effectively utilize lead management tools.

• Compile all necessary reports, forms and other documentation on a timely basis

• Required to be the expert in all aspects of the purchasing, shipping, selling and stocking vehicles

• Other tasks assigned by the manager, such as porting vehicles for sales or service

• Strong attention to detail

• Sense of urgency

• Excellent communication

• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Lithia Learning Center

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.