Private-Party Vehicle Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

GOLDEN CIRCLE AUTO GROUP 
Private-Party Vehicle Buyer (PPA Buy Center) 

Full-time | Jackson, TN (local travel as needed) 

About Golden Circle Auto Group 

Golden Circle Auto Group has been a trusted, family-owned name since 1979. We proudly serve our communities across Jackson, Bolivar, Lexington, Parsons, Iuka, and Covington with integrity and exceptional customer service. We invest in our people with training, support, and real career paths in a dynamic, rewarding environment. 

Job Summary 

We are building a Private-Party Acquisition (PPA) Buy Center to purchase quality vehicles directly from local sellers. As a PPA Buyer, you will find, contact, appraise, and buy vehicles from private owners—fueling the inventory that powers our stores. No prior experience as a buyer or in the car business is required. We will train the right candidate. 

Responsibilities 

• Source and contact sellers every day from Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, local classifieds, referrals, and inbound leads. 

• Qualify and schedule appraisals (in-store or on-site); confirm title/payoff details; stack appointments efficiently. 

• Appraise and negotiate using quick condition checks and data-based offers; handle objections professionally and ethically. 

• Close and hand off purchased vehicles with accurate paperwork; coordinate titles, bills of sale, payoffs, and intake to our internal process. 

• Own your pipeline in the CRM: log calls, messages, follow-ups, offers, appointments, and results with organized notes and next steps. 

• Protect the brand: communicate clearly, show up on time, and treat every seller with respect. 

What It Takes To Win Here 

• Critical thinking: analyze situations fast and make practical decisions. 

• Resilience: not letting frequent ‘no’s’ keep you from moving forward; turn 'not now' into 'next appointment.' 

• Street smarts: perceptive, situational awareness, comfortable meeting people where they are. 

• Fast learner & teachable: take feedback, ask questions, and apply new skills quickly (no prior auto experience required). 

• Organized operator: thrive in a high-activity pipeline and keep clean, complete CRM notes. 

• Professional communicator: clear, respectful phone/text/email presence. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Strong verbal and written communication. 

• Time management and follow-up discipline in a fast-paced day. 

• Comfortable with basic computer tools and CRM (we train on our systems). 

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. 

• Ability to travel locally for on-site appraisals as needed. 

Nice to have: Sales, BDC, canvassing, collections, dispatching, real estate or other field acquisition work (not required). 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive pay with base salary + performance bonus. 

• Paid training and clear development path within a growing, multi-store group. 

• Benefits: 401(k), health, vision & dental, paid time off, employee discounts. 

Schedule & Location 

• Full-time at our Jackson-area buy center, with local travel for appointments as needed. 

• Some evenings or Saturdays may be scheduled to meet seller availability. 

How To Apply 

Complete online application here including your resume and any applicable experience.

Optional: share a short example of how you turned a 'no' into a win. 

Equal Opportunity Statement  

Golden Circle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.