Sales Manager Trainee: Lead & Elevate Retail Teams

CarMax Business Services; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity potential

Job summary

CarMax in Buena Park, CA invites applications for a Sales Manager Trainee. This six‑to‑nine‑month program develops future Sales Managers through in-store learning and rotations with seasoned leaders and sales consultants.

You will lead a commissioned sales team, collaborate to improve store performance, and create development plans while tracking sales metrics and driving a best-in-class customer experience. CarMax values growth and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of management experience with a proven track record.
• 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 store performance and coach for continuous improvement.
• Recognize individual team goals and create tailored development plans.
• Analyze and track sales performance metrics to meet and exceed targets.
• Identify opportunities and solve challenges to ensure exceptional customer experience.
• Champion CarMax values and maintain a people-first culture.
• Foster continuous improvement through coaching and feedback.
• Ensure EH&S requirements for your department and/or location are met.

Skills

Management experience

Sales performance

Sales strategy

Action planning

Communication

Team motivation

Evenings/weekends

Job description

CarMax in Buena Park, CA invites applications for a Sales Manager Trainee. This six‑to‑nine‑month program develops future Sales Managers through in-store learning and rotations with seasoned leaders and sales consultants.

You will lead a commissioned sales team, collaborate to improve store performance, and create development plans while tracking sales metrics and driving a best-in-class customer experience. CarMax values growth and leadership.