Retail Sales Manager Trainee: Lead & Elevate Teams

CarMax Business Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee to join our Memphis store. This structured program spans six to nine months and prepares you to lead a commissioned sales team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will train alongside seasoned managers and sales consultants, develop action plans, and learn how to analyze sales metrics while upholding CarMax values and EH&S requirements, with opportunities for growth within a best-in-class retail organization.

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.
• 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.

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 experience

Sales drive

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee to join our Memphis store. This structured program spans six to nine months and prepares you to lead a commissioned sales team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will train alongside seasoned managers and sales consultants, develop action plans, and learn how to analyze sales metrics while upholding CarMax values and EH&S requirements, with opportunities for growth within a best-in-class retail organization.