Sales Manager Trainee: Lead High-Performing Retail Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and equity eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

CarMax in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee to join a structured six-to-nine month training program, preparing you to become a Sales Manager. You will gain hands-on experience through in‑store learning and business rotations, leading a commission-based sales team and working with seasoned managers and sales consultants.

The program builds leadership, teamwork, and performance-driven skills, with emphasis on delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving strong sales

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

Skills

Management experience

Sales environment

Sales strategy execution

Action planning

Clear communication

Team motivation

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Job description

CarMax in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee to join a structured six-to-nine month training program, preparing you to become a Sales Manager. You will gain hands-on experience through in‑store learning and business rotations, leading a commission-based sales team and working with seasoned managers and sales consultants.

The program builds leadership, teamwork, and performance-driven skills, with emphasis on delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving strong sales