Customer Specialist-Part Time
About The Position
As a Customer Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering an iconic, customer-first experience that sets CarMax apart. You’ll act as a trusted guide, supporting customers through every step of their car-buying and selling journey. From facilitating appraisals and test drives to managing paperwork and repair orders, you’ll ensure a seamless, transparent process that reflects CarMax’s commitment to honesty and innovation. This dynamic role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to collaborate across teams while making a meaningful impact on every customer interaction. At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills with confidence in representing CarMax and its products.
- Ability to build lasting relationships and create win-win solutions for customers.
- Demonstrated integrity, respect, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in balancing customer needs with business goals and following processes accurately.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and accurately read and transcribe data.
Nice To Haves
- Sales or customer service experience in retail or similar environments.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service by guiding customers through sales, appraisals, test drives, and financing applications.
- Conduct accurate vehicle condition assessments, documenting details for appraisals and communicating findings to Buyers.
- Manage inventory processes, including vehicle check-in, daily scanning, and reconciliation.
- Perform cosmetic inspections to ensure vehicles meet CarMax Quality Standards.
- Handle administrative tasks such as printing reports, maintaining transaction paperwork, auditing documents, and managing payments.
- Coordinate service appointments, review repair order invoices for accuracy in billing, and collaborate effectively across teams to maintain a smooth, customer-focused experience.
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Benefits
- Sick time (accrued per pay period, ranging from 24 hours to unlimited based on state rules)
- Vacation time (8 to 40 hours per year based on length of service, with a 1-year waiting period)
- Floating Holiday Time (4 hours per calendar year, subject to manager approval)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
