Sales Manager Trainee: Lead a High-Impact Retail Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity

Paid time off

Benefits

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee in Columbus, OH. Over six to nine months of structured training, you will gain hands-on experience through in-store learning and rotations aimed at developing you into a future Sales Manager.

You will lead a commissioned sales team, coach peers, and drive performance as you progress toward a leadership role. This program emphasizes leadership, customer-focused sales execution, and developing plans to meet ambitious targets, with opportunities to

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Communication

Coaching

Flexibility

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee in Columbus, OH. Over six to nine months of structured training, you will gain hands-on experience through in-store learning and rotations aimed at developing you into a future Sales Manager.

You will lead a commissioned sales team, coach peers, and drive performance as you progress toward a leadership role. This program emphasizes leadership, customer-focused sales execution, and developing plans to meet ambitious targets, with opportunities to