Job Description

Buyer

Location: Santa Monica, CA (Onsite)

Compensation: $30-35/hour + Commission (Uncapped)

Team: Trade Desk / Vehicle Sourcing

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About Plug

Plug is the industry’s first EV-exclusive wholesale online auction platform.

EVs’ functionality, longevity, and value depend on factors like range, computer hardware, software-enabled features, destination charging networks, tax credits, and battery health. But in today’s market, most EVs are bought and sold using processes and data sources built for ICE vehicles. EV-specific information is generally absent or inaccurate, which is a disadvantage to most buyers and suppresses residual values.

Backed by world-class venture capital firms with deep expertise in automotive marketplaces, and founded by the former head of North America Remarketing at Tesla, Plug makes buying qand selling used EVs faster, more transparent, and more profitable for dealers.

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The Opportunity

Plug is looking for a wholesale EV Buyer to join our growing team. This is a critical, high-ownership role where you will work directly with inbound consumer leads and vehicle submissions via our EV Trade Desk. You’ll be responsible for appraising vehicles, managing offers, and ensuring successful and timely purchases, all while helping Plug scale.

This is a fast-moving role that demands a sharp eye for vehicle condition, pricing acumen, and relentless follow-up. You’ll work closely with sales, operations, and leadership to ensure every deal is tight, every margin is sound, and every seller is taken care of with speed and professionalism.

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Key Responsibilities

• Appraise vehicles submitted via Plug’s EV Trade Desk, using internal pricing tools and industry knowledge to develop competitive, margin-conscious offers.
• Field inbound inquiries from consumers and present offers.
• Negotiate prices and make financially sound buying decisions, balancing margin and volume targets.
• Own the offer pipeline – manage follow-up cadence, move customers through each step, and close the loop on transactions efficiently.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure all documents, payments, and vehicle details are processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor market and retail pricing trends in the EV space to inform offer strategy and optimize conversions.
• Maintain clean, organized workflows using Plug’s internal systems (CRM, appraisal tools, etc.)
• Provide consistent feedback to leadership on pricing trends, consumer behavior, and opportunities to improve workflows.

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Who You Are

This role isn’t for everyone. It’s for someone who wants to be in the middle of the action, who lives and breathes cars (especially EVs), and who can handle the pressure of making fast, smart, high-stakes decisions.

Non-Negotiables:

• Deep passion for cars and/or EVs.
• High integrity – we’re building a trusted platform; cutting corners is not an option.
• Automotive experience – ideally in buying, appraising, remarketing, or dealership roles.
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonally.
• Sense of urgency – leads come in hot, and speed wins.
• Detail-oriented and accurate – small mistakes are expensive.
• Availability outside 9–5 – we’re commission-driven, and opportunity doesn’t keep office hours.

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Compensation

Base Salary: Competitive

Commission: Uncapped — top performers are expected to earn into the six figures

KPI-Aligned: Commission will be based on accepted offers, gross margin, and pipeline management

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Location

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Santa Monica, CA. We are only considering candidates who are currently located in, or willing to relocate to Los Angeles. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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Plug is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. And if you do, you suck.

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