Retail Sales Manager

CarMax•Kenner, LA
•$49,100 - $85,900•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales Manager Trainee, you will complete a structured six- to nine-month training program to prepare for a future Sales Manager role at CarMax. Training includes hands-on in-store learning and business rotations alongside experienced managers and sales consultants. You will lead and motivate associates to provide exceptional customer experiences and achieve strong sales results.

Requirements

  • At least three years of management experience with a proven track record of success.
  • Experience in a sales-driven environment with strong performance results.
  • Ability to execute long- and short-term sales strategies effectively.
  • Skill in developing action plans to drive team performance.
  • Strong ability to communicate clearly and influence others.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support store operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate a commissioned sales team to achieve strong results for the location.
  • Collaborate with other sales managers to improve overall store performance.
  • Coach associates and provide feedback to foster continuous improvement.
  • Recognize team members’ individual goals and create tailored development plans.
  • Analyze and track sales performance metrics to meet and exceed targets.
  • Identify opportunities and solve challenges to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
  • Champion CarMax values and initiatives to maintain a people-first culture.
  • Meet CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements for the department and/or location, including workplace safety.

Benefits

  • May be eligible for bonus and equity.
  • Paid sick time, accrued up to 48 hours per year for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
  • Vacation time of 80 to 200 hours per year after a 90-day waiting period for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates, depending on years of continuous service.
  • Six paid scheduled holidays per year and one floating holiday, with eight hours of pay for each holiday for eligible associates.
  • Holiday Premium Pay when eligible associates work on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
  • Full-time salaried associates receive paid time away with no specified limit, as needed for sick time, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holidays, subject to manager approval.
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