Buyer, Retail

• Coordinate local deliveries, as necessary

The Buyer performs several diverse tasks to procure vehicles from dealerships throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico to satisfy the emergency and executive transportation needs of Wheels clients.

• Locate vehicles at the best price within 24 hours and purchases unit upon receipt of authorization
• Purchase client-located and used vehicles from dealerships, as necessary
• Communicate effectively with Account Executive and other Client Service personnel regarding all aspects of the stock purchase transaction
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of fleet incentives, retail rebates, and customer eligibility
• Demonstrate product knowledge for all makes models of cars and trucks including high-end and foreign vehicles for executive purchase programs
• Demonstrate understanding of the differences between fleet and retail vehicle specifications
• Establish and maintain business relationships with dealers and act as primary liaison between Wheels and dealer during the stock purchase transaction
• Develop and utilize knowledge of title, registrations, and tax requirements as they apply to leased vehicles for all states, Canada, and Puerto Rico
• Coordinate local deliveries, as necessary
• Occasionally purchase dealer stock vehicles and process in a manner that simulates a factory order
• Occasionally provide personal, executive, and prize car purchase assistance and effect payment and title and registration through Wheels
• Assist another dept with incentive and rebate collection
• Obtain billings for all units purchased to ensure timely payment and client billing
• Obtain and proof for accuracy for all units
• Resolve all dealer issues related to stock purchases, i.e., charge backs, billing discrepancies, delivery delays, missing, and incorrect information
• Use applicable Wheels computer systems and Dealer Communication Systems effectively
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Direct Contact Clients
• Assist other areas, as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Knowledge of business math
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and listening)
• Knowledge of general office practices
• PC skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Customer service and telephone etiquette
• Organizational skills
• Team player
• Flexibility, adapt to change easily
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• This position has no leadership responsibilities

• High School diploma required;
  Associate’s degree preferred
• Dealership or automobile industry experience a plus

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

• Integrity – Always act with integrity and honesty.
• One Team – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
• Customer Success – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:

• Discipline Drives Quality – Plan the Trip:
  Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
• Intellectually Curious – Fuel Your Minds:
  Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box.…