Job Description

OUR MISSION:

“When your car doesn’t work, your life doesn’t work!” That’s our motto here at Pull-A-Part, 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 Market Car Buyer opportunity could be your next best career move.

OUR CORE VALUES:

In order to be a good neighbor and steward to the communities that we serve, we are building a team with a strong foundation based on our four core values. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of (and possess) the following characteristics:

• Respect - Our team has developed a culture where every team member and customer counts! We take time each and every day to show our customers and teammates that we care about their success.
• Help - Our team members enjoy helping customers solve their automotive needs; help their store achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals; and help their teammates accomplish their personal work & growth goals!
• Learn - We continuously train our team members to help them feel more confident in their role--we encourage our team members to ask questions to ensure they have the knowledge and resources available to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Grow - We are an all-inclusive business that supports the growth and development of our team members--we provide opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Market Car Buyer is a key sales position responsible for locating and acquiring cars from auto auctions, dealers, tow yards, and other sources. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and demonstrate an ability to achieve target objectives. Additionally, our Market Car Buyer is one of the primary faces of Pull-A-Part and provides the friendly, caring, and positive experience that turns customers into family. Responsibilities & qualifications required for the role include:

• Deliver friendly, helpful, and professional customer service on a daily basis.
• Assist in-store operations by purchasing vehicles directly from onsite customers / sellers.
• Travel within the market to purchase vehicles from auctions, dealers, and tow yards.
• Inspect vehicles prior to purchase to ensure they meet company standards.
• Utilize company systems and software to help determine vehicle purchase prices.
• Negotiate pricing with third party vendors during vehicle acquisition.
• Generate new leads to help grow business operations.
• Maintain communication with our leadership team and update on market conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience purchasing vehicles from auto auctions, dealers, etc.
• 1+ years of experience managing and processing car titles and other paperwork.
• Good computer skills and ability to navigate mobile devices.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift 50lbs, and stretch as required by a specific task.
• Ability to (if needed to) work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work retail store hours (including weekends & overtime). Some holiday work may be required.
• Strong administrative & organizational skills.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to work.
• Preferred qualifications (but not required) include:
  • Basic knowledge of auto parts.
  • Bi-lingual - ability to speak English & Spanish.

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

• Medical Insurance - We offer FREE 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.
• Life Insurance - We offer FREE life insurance to our team members.
• 401K - Plan for your retirement by participating in our optional, 401K plan and receive a company match (up to 3%).
• Competitive Wages
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Referral Programs
• Blue Ribbon (Employee) Council