OTE GBP £55,000.00/Yr. Overview Job Title: Used Car Buyer Location: Charles Hurst Head Office, Belfast Salary: £35,000 basic plus OTE up to £55,000 Employment Type: Full-time. Permanent Charles Hurst is a leading automotive company. This role will be specializing in buying and selling quality pre-owned vehicles. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Used Car Buyer to join our team. This role is essential to sourcing high-quality inventory for our sales operations while providing excellent service to sellers. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate and appraise used vehicles for purchase based on market trends, condition, and resale value. Conduct thorough vehicle inspections, including test drives, to assess mechanical and cosmetic condition. Negotiate purchase prices with sellers while ensuring profitability and fair deals for both parties. Research market trends and vehicle pricing to stay competitive and informed. Build and maintain strong relationships with individual sellers, auction houses, and fleet companies. Accurately document purchase agreements and vehicle acquisition details. Collaborate with sales and inventory teams to ensure seamless integration of purchased vehicles. Qualifications: Experience: Previous experience in automotive sales, purchasing, or appraisal is preferred but not required. Skills: Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills. We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package. Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay) Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive a driver's license check will also be carried out. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.