Car Sales Consultant Trainee — Training & Commission

CarMax Business Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission eligible

Sick time

Vacation time

Floating Holiday

Job summary

CarMax in Lexington is seeking a Sales Consultant Trainee to become the foundation of a customer-first experience. Build genuine relationships, understand needs, and guide customers toward the right vehicle with paid training and mentorship to grow into future leadership roles.

This role offers a clear path to mentorship, management, or business leadership within CarMax. This position emphasizes honesty and transparency as core values, with opportunities to learn inventory, financing, and the

Qualifications

• Sales or customer service experience in retail or similar environments preferred.
• Strong listening and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with technology for processing transactions and accessing inventory information.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to integrity and transparency in every customer interaction.
• Willingness to learn and grow through CarMax-provided training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding vehicles that fit their needs using knowledge of CarMax inventory.
• Guide customers through the process, including appraisals, test drives, and financing applications.
• Deliver an exceptional experience by listening actively and providing clear, honest information.
• Complete accurate documentation for all transactions to ensure a smooth process.
• Collaborate with team members to meet customer needs and store goals.
• Maintain a professional, customer-first approach in every interaction and stay informed about CarMax products and promotions.
• Follow CarMax EH&S requirements and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Active listening

Communication skills

Independent work

Tech-savvy

Adaptability

Integrity

Willingness to learn

Job description

CarMax in Lexington is seeking a Sales Consultant Trainee to become the foundation of a customer-first experience. Build genuine relationships, understand needs, and guide customers toward the right vehicle with paid training and mentorship to grow into future leadership roles.

This role offers a clear path to mentorship, management, or business leadership within CarMax. This position emphasizes honesty and transparency as core values, with opportunities to learn inventory, financing, and the