Sales Manager

CarMax • Renton, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Manager Trainee participates in 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. The role leads and motivates associates to provide exceptional customer experiences and achieve sales results, while helping drive store performance and maintain a people-first culture. The position is responsible for applicable CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, including workplace safety.

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, provide feedback, and foster continuous improvement.
• Recognize individual team members’ goals and create tailored development plans.
• Analyze and track sales performance metrics to meet and exceed targets.
• Identify opportunities and solve challenges to support an exceptional customer experience.
• Champion CarMax values and initiatives to maintain a people-first culture.
• Meet CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety requirements for the department and/or location, including workplace safety.

Benefits

• May be eligible for bonus and equity.
• Paid sick time for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates: up to 48 hours per year, accrued each pay period.
• Vacation time for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates: 80 to 200 hours per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
• Paid scheduled holidays: 8 hours of pay for each of six holidays per year, plus one floating holiday.
• Holiday Premium Pay for eligible associates who 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 leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holidays, subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed