Buyer
Join Plug as a Buyer to source electric vehicle inventory and drive a shift towards a sustainable future.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 18 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 18 hours ago
What you'll build
- Handle inbound leads and provide valuations on electric vehicles
- Analyze market data and identify trends
- Perform quality evaluations of vehicles
- Guide customers through the sale process
- Assist with various projects as needed
Must have
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency with basic business software tools
Nice to have
- Direct experience with auto auctions
- Experience in estimating damage to automobiles
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Buyer at Plug, the individual will be responsible for sourcing electric vehicle inventory, managing the entire sales process from valuation to post-sale follow-up. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, market research proficiency, and effective communication, with a focus on the automotive sector, particularly EVs. This position is suitable for candidates with 1-3 years of relevant experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and can collaborate across teams. Plug, an automotive fintech startup, emphasizes a data-driven approach to revolutionize the used EV market.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 28, 2026. Last confirmed on Plug's careers page September 28, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
- Starts above 13% of 684 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States we track (median $115,000 across 184 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Buyer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Los Angeles, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Plug lists $71,000–$110,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Buyer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Plug is hiring for this position in Los Angeles, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Plug targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Buyer role at Plug.
From the original posting
Job Title: Buyer
Team: Business Development
Employment Type: Full-time, Salary, Exempt
Reports To: VP, Sales & Business Development
Why Plug
You'll own a piece of the biggest infrastructure opportunity in automotive.
The Opportunity:
As a Plug Buyer, you will play a crucial role in the acquisitions team to source inventory from the public and our dealer partners. Plug Buyers handle every step of the sale process from valuations, negotiations, inspections, purchasing and post sale items. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company that's not just selling a product, but also driving a significant shift towards a sustainable future.
The qualifying candidate must be analytically-oriented, demonstrate an interest in the automotive industry especially EVs, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, organized, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.
What You’ll Be Doing
Handle inbound leads and provide valuations on electric vehicles.
Analyze market data and identify trends to mitigate risk.
Perform quality evaluations of vehicles to ensure accurate values.
Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability
Guide customers through the Plug’s sale process step by step. You will be their point of contact throughout the whole process.
Assist with various individual or collaborative projects as needed and follow up after completion.
Multi-task in a high energy, fast paced work environment while always looking for ways to improve processes.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service
Qualifications:
1-3 years of relevant experience
Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and Market Research abilities to evaluate vehicle value, demand, and pricing trends.
Candidates should possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
Candidates should possess proficiency with basic business software tools (e.g., spreadsheets, CRM platforms) and comfort working with data.
Ability to collaborate among multiple business units.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment are important.
Direct experience with auto auctions as a used car buyer or in the estimating of damage to automobiles is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary: (P3) ~$71,000 + OTE ($100,000 - $110,000)
Benefits & Perks:
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
401(k) plan
Daily lunch stipend
Equity (based on role and performance)
30-day remote work from anywhere policy
Unlimited PTO
Fully stocked kitchen
Dog-friendly office
Ongoing opportunities for growth and development
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