Retail Sales Manager

CarMax Business Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 104,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

CarMax Business Services in New Jersey is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee to lead a commissioned sales team and drive performance results. This structured training program spans six to nine months and provides hands-on experience in a best-in-class retail environment.

The ideal candidate will have management experience and a passion for motivating teams to achieve sales excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement, along with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of management experience with a proven track record of success.
• Ability to execute long- and short-term sales strategies effectively.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a commissioned sales team to achieve strong results.
• Collaborate with other sales managers to drive store performance.
• Analyze and track sales performance metrics.

Skills

Sales strategy execution

Team motivation

Communication skills

Performance analysis

Job description

7234 - Philadelphia - Turnersville - 620 Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville, New Jersey, 08081

Position Overview

As a Sales Manager Trainee, you will embark on a structured training program designed to prepare you for success as a future Sales Manager at CarMax. Over six to nine months, you’ll gain hands‑on experience through in‑store learning and business rotations, working alongside seasoned managers and sales consultants. Your leadership will inspire and motivate associates to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve strong sales results. If you are an outstanding communicator with proven leadership skills and a passion for driving performance, this is your opportunity to join a best‑in‑class retail organization and make a meaningful impact.

Why CarMax?

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

Role 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 Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements for your department and/or location, including workplace safety

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 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
• Skilled 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

Salary

$60,000.00 - $104,900.00

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

• 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.

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.