Dealership:

Honda of Ames

ARE CARS YOUR PASSION?

We are currently looking for a person who has an eye for cars, knows the Des Moines/Ames market, who can source and purchase quality vehicles.

As part of the Lithia Motors family we are just one in over 330 locations worldwide which allows us to provide an excellent benefits package, extra perks, and plenty of growth opportunities. Don't wait - APPLY TODAY!

Responsibilities

• Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases
• Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market
• Requires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictate
• Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas.
• Meet car buying quotas
• 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
• Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process
• 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

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Wellness Programs
• Competitive pay
• Lithia Learning Center
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. 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.