Canberra BMW, part of the award-winning, family-owned Jowett Motor Group, is seeking an experienced and motivated Valuer/Buyer to join our high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a strong understanding of the automotive market, and a passion for identifying and securing quality vehicles. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately appraising vehicles, managing trade-in opportunities, and proactively sourcing stock that aligns with our premium brand and customer expectations.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy negotiating and building strong relationships, and take pride in making commercially sound decisions, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a dynamic and successful dealership.
Why Jowett Motor Group
We back our people properly. Here's what that looks like:
* Company Car or Car Allowance.
* Incentive Trips.
* Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks primary carer, 2 weeks secondary.
* Ongoing training and development (online and face-to-face) with real internal career pathways.
* Recognition and team events (BBQs, birthdays, group Christmas party)
* Retailer discounts across major brands.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* A genuine commitment to supporting women in automotive through our Women in Automotive partnership.
* Leaders who set clear expectations, back you, and want you to succeed.
About the opportunity:
As our Used Car Valuer/Buyer, you will be the primary source of used car stock. Working closely with our leaders, you'll help build and maintain a profitable, diverse, and fast-moving stock mix sourced from a broad network of suppliers.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious automotive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of finding the right stock at the right price.
We are open Monday to Saturday and operate a 5-day working week, including Saturday, with a rostered day off during the week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Source and purchase vehicles through a wide network of channels.
* Manage valuations using the Dealer Appraisal electronic system.
* Maintain strong communication with the Accounts Department and internal stakeholders.
* Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries.
* Ensure all customers follow agreed processes.
* Uphold all ethical, lawful, and Motor Traders Act requirements.
* Assist with wholesale disposal using agreed methods.
* Support the Used Car Manager with reconditioning and selling used vehicles when required.
* Report process issues or concerns to management.
* Ensure accurate and efficient administration and documentation.
About You:
You will bring strong experience in the automotive used car space, along with:
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Strong business and financial acumen.
* Ability to plan strategically and operate effectively.
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.
* Strong negotiation skills and commercial mindset.
* A proactive, process-driven approach with strong initiative.
* High levels of motivation, resilience, and drive.
* Ability to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proficiency with DMS systems and Microsoft Office.
* A current driver's licence.
Experience in a used vehicle role within the automotive industry is essential.
About Jowett Motor Group
Since 2001, Jowett Motor Group has grown into a leading automotive group representing BMW, MINI, Honda, Audi, Geely and Chery. Our culture is built on family values, accountability, and continuous improvement. We care about performance, but we care just as much about our people.
Apply now
Ready to take the next step with Canberra BMW? Apply today. Learn more about careers at Jowett Motor Group: www.jmgpl.com.au/careers
Diversity & inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, genders and cultures.
Pre-employment checks
A National Police Check is required prior to commencement.
Company Overview
Jowett Motor Group was born from the experience and forethought of Tony Jowett in 1995 with brands Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru, before opening Eastern Honda Doncaster in 2000 which remains today. JMG has continued as a family-owned and operated business with its award-winning group of BMW and Honda dealerships across Victoria, South Australia and now the Australian Capital Territory. JMG is an established retail partner of Honda Australia, operating three metro Honda Centres: Eastern Honda, Northern Honda & Brighton Honda Centre. The JMG journey with Honda has been recognised by multiple National Dealer of the Year and Customer Excellence awards, to now leading national sales and service volumes. A new era was marked in 2013 for JMG with the opening of its first BMW dealership, Waverley BMW. Fast establishing itself as a key member of the BMW dealership network through a strong customer focused approach and commitment to excellence, JMG acquired South Yarra BMW in 2020. This was followed by the greenfield development of Berwick BMW opening in late 2020 and the recent introduction of Berwick MINI Garage. 2021 marked the opening of Glenelg BMW and MINI Garage in South Australia with a full redevelopment of the Glenelg site underway - due for completion in the second half of 2025. In September 2024, JMG will officially take over all existing business operations in Canberra BMW - including Canberra MINI Garage and Canberra BMW Motorrad. The growth plan for JMG continues with the opening of Chery Doncaster in July 2024 and Chery Brighton in early 2025. The JMG Executive Team is committed to fostering growth and excellence in the automotive retail operations sector. The Group aims to continue to collaborate with current and future Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver award-winning retail experiences for customers while creating job opportunities for the automotive industry and current JMG employees.