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Ronald Hochstedler

Indianapolis

Summary

Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in delivering high-quality goods through effective purchasing and procurement practices. Enhanced product selection and maintained cost-effectiveness by leveraging strong supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and market trend analysis. Focused on inventory management and strategic planning to improve operational efficiency and meet consumer demand.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Bland’s Truck and Cars
Bloomington
03.2025 - 06.2026
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely product availability.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential purchasing opportunities.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for vehicle sales.

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Northside Auto
Indianapolis
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely product availability.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential purchasing opportunities.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for vehicle sales.

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Indy Luxury Motorsports
Indianapolis
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely product availability.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential purchasing opportunities.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for vehicle sales.

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Auto Sales and Service
Indianapolis
05.2007 - 03.2020
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely product availability.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential purchasing opportunities.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for vehicle sales.

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Hockett Motors
Indianapolis
04.2000 - 06.2007
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely product availability.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential purchasing opportunities.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for vehicle sales.

Sales/Used Car Manager/Automotive Finance Manager

Tom Wood Automotive
Indianapolis
05.1989 - 04.2000
  • Managed inventory for used car sales and ensured accurate vehicle listings.
  • Trained staff on customer service best practices and product knowledge.
  • Negotiated purchase agreements with wholesalers and trade-in customers.

Managed finance contracting by securing funding through major lending institutions and processing over 350 finance deals monthly. Ensured strong warranty, gap insurance, and credit life and disability penetration.

  • Successfully oversaw sales operations in thriving dealership by hiring talented personnel and initiating positive relationships within community.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization in order to maximize organizational performance.
  • Monitored departmental KPIs such as gross profit margin per unit sold or average number of days in inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications And Theatre Arts

Saint Joseph’s College
Rensselaer, IN
08.1985 - 05.1989

Skills

  • Negotiation tactics
  • Negotiation
  • Multi-tasking strength techniques
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Negotiation
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Bland’s Truck and Cars
03.2025 - 06.2026

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Northside Auto
09.2022 - 03.2025

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Indy Luxury Motorsports
06.2020 - 09.2022

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Auto Sales and Service
05.2007 - 03.2020

Automotive buyer/Wholesaler

Hockett Motors
04.2000 - 06.2007

Sales/Used Car Manager/Automotive Finance Manager

Tom Wood Automotive
05.1989 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Science - Communications And Theatre Arts

Saint Joseph’s College
08.1985 - 05.1989
Ronald Hochstedler