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 topurchasequality vehicles directly from local sellers. As a PPA Buyer you will find contact appraise and buy vehicles from private ownersfueling the inventory that powers our stores. No prior experience as a buyer or in the car business isrequired. 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 offpurchasedvehicles withaccuratepaperwork; 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 nos 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 experiencerequired).
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 disciplineina fast-paced day.
Comfortable with basic computer tools and CRM (we train on our systems).
Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Ability to travel locally for on-site appraisals as needed.
Nice to have: Sales BDC canvassing collections dispatching realestateor other field acquisition work (notrequired).
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 localtravel forappointments 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.
Golden Circle Auto Group has been a trusted name in the automotive industry since 1979. As a local, family-owned business, we take pride in serving our communi...