Sales Consultant
CarMax
7653 - Kearny Mesa - 7766 Balboa Ave, San Diego, California, 92111 CarMax, the way your career should be! Driven by the desire to provide an iconic customer experience At CarMax, we ensure customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that suits them. That demands a special kind of sales consultant: one who takes time to build relationships with customers in order to understand their true needs. Join us, and you will help each customer purchase the right car, not the most expensive one. We’ve become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars due to our honesty and transparency, and those same traits will help you succeed too. What you will do – Essential responsibilities Use your knowledge of CarMax inventory to assist customers in finding a vehicle that meets their needsGuide customers every step of the way, from sale or appraisal to test drives and arranging financing applicationsComplete all relevant records and documentation to ensure smooth transactions for our customers CarMax pays new Sales Consultants a competitive wage while training and through the first 640 hours of selling. Learn and succeed as part of a team This is a high energy sales environment where you will work as a team to meet goals and we’ll give you everything you need to be successful. Auto sales experience is not necessary – we provide paid training and a personal sales mentor who is dedicated to your ongoing development. Bring us your ability to connect with people and build relationships, and we’ll help you succeed. The prospects are bright for sales professionals who aspire to become mentors, managers and business leaders, and who are ready to work and learn as part of a team. Qualifications and requirements Sales and customer service experience, in an area such as retail, is preferredGood listening skills and a strong customer focusHigh level of self-motivation About CarMax CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide. Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hourly rate for this position is: $20.00 - $20.00 Incentives: In the state of California this position is eligible for incentives and bonuses. Benefits: Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commissioned are eligible: To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company. For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay. Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval. For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website. Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
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About this role
7653 - Kearny Mesa - 7766 Balboa Ave, San Diego, California, 92111
CarMax, the way your career should be!
Driven by the desire to provide an iconic customer experience
At CarMax, we ensure customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that suits them. That demands a special kind of sales consultant: one who takes time to build relationships with customers in order to understand their true needs. Join us, and you will help each customer purchase the right car, not the most expensive one.
We’ve become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars due to our honesty and transparency, and those same traits will help you succeed too.
What you will do – Essential responsibilities
Use your knowledge of CarMax inventory to assist customers in finding a vehicle that meets their needsGuide customers every step of the way, from sale or appraisal to test drives and arranging financing applicationsComplete all relevant records and documentation to ensure smooth transactions for our customers
CarMax pays new Sales Consultants a competitive wage while training and through the first 640 hours of selling.
Learn and succeed as part of a team
This is a high energy sales environment where you will work as a team to meet goals and we’ll give you everything you need to be successful. Auto sales experience is not necessary – we provide paid training and a personal sales mentor who is dedicated to your ongoing development. Bring us your ability to connect with people and build relationships, and we’ll help you succeed.
The prospects are bright for sales professionals who aspire to become mentors, managers and business leaders, and who are ready to work and learn as part of a team.
Qualifications and requirements
Sales and customer service experience, in an area such as retail, is preferredGood listening skills and a strong customer focusHigh level of self-motivation
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The hourly rate for this position is:
$20.00 - $20.00
Incentives:
In the state of California this position is eligible for incentives and bonuses.
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commissioned are eligible:
To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company. For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
About the Company
CarMax is the nation's largest retailer of used cars, known for its commitment to honesty and transparency in customer service.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Build relationships with customers to understand their needs
- ✓ Assist customers in finding the right vehicle from CarMax's inventory
- ✓ Full-time position with potential for career growth
- ✓ Benefits include paid sick time, vacation, and holidays
💡 Honest Take: While CarMax promotes a customer-focused approach, potential applicants should consider the sales environment's pressure to meet performance metrics.
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