Future Retail Sales Manager – Trainee Program

CarMax; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity eligibility

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

CarMax in Naperville, IL seeks a Sales Manager Trainee for a six-to-nine month training program designed to prepare you for a future Sales Manager role. You will learn through in-store rotations, work with seasoned managers and sales consultants, and lead a team to deliver strong customer experiences.

This program emphasizes leadership, coaching, and performance; excellent communicators with a drive to excel can grow into roles that shape store results while upholding CarMax values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of management experience.
• Experience in a sales‑driven environment with strong performance results.
• Ability to execute long- and short-term sales strategies effectively.
• 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 your location.
• Collaborate with other sales managers to drive overall store performance and foster continuous improvement through coaching and feedback.
• Recognize individual team member 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.
• Foster continuous improvement through coaching and feedback.
• Responsible for CarMax EH&S requirements for your department and/or location, including workplace safety.

Skills

Management

Sales experience

Sales strategy

Communication

Team motivation

Evenings/weekends

Job description

CarMax in Naperville, IL seeks a Sales Manager Trainee for a six-to-nine month training program designed to prepare you for a future Sales Manager role. You will learn through in-store rotations, work with seasoned managers and sales consultants, and lead a team to deliver strong customer experiences.

This program emphasizes leadership, coaching, and performance; excellent communicators with a drive to excel can grow into roles that shape store results while upholding CarMax values.