Hiring: Car Buyer Company: Clutch Location: Agoura Hills, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:10:10 About the job Required Skills: •Strong knowledge of the automotive market is essential, especially luxury, exotic, and higher-end vehicles. We're looking for someone motivated, decisive, and detail-oriented, who can manage multiple purchasing opportunities in a fast-paced environment. •Over time, the role may grow to include some retail sales work, but the immediate need is a strong buyer who can start sourcing and purchasing vehicles right away. •Evaluate, appraise, negotiate, and purchase vehicles from consumers, dealerships, brokers, auctions, and other automotive sources. •Determine vehicle values based on condition, mileage, history, options, market data, comparable vehicles, and wholesale and retail potential. •Monitor market values, auction activity, pricing trends, and demand to make informed buying decisions. •Evaluate vehicle condition and history, including reconditioning or other costs that impact value and profitability. •Generate competitive offers, negotiate pricing and terms, and make timely buying decisions within company guidelines. •Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through lead follow-up, outbound activity, networking, and industry relationships. Qualifications: •Previous professional experience as a Car Buyer, Used Car Buyer, Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, Automotive Appraiser, Used Car Manager, Wholesale Buyer, or similar role. •Proven experience independently appraising, negotiating, and purchasing used vehicles for a dealership or automotive business. •Strong knowledge of vehicle makes, models, trims, options, values, and market trends. •In-depth knowledge of vehicle valuation, wholesale and retail markets, auction values, and profitability factors. •Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. •Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment. •Established relationships with dealers, brokers, auctions, or other industry professionals. •Strong knowledge of luxury, exotic, performance, and higher-end vehicles. •Some wholesale or retail sales experience is a plus, but not required. •You'll work across the luxury and exotic automotive market, gain exposure to unique inventory and a broad industry network, and have room to grow into the retail side of the business over time. As Clutch grows, so do the opportunities to build your career here. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!