Sales Manager Trainee: Lead Teams, Drive Performance

CarMax; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee in Kenner, LA. The program runs six to nine months, offering hands-on training, store rotations, and leadership exposure to build toward a future Sales Manager role.

You will lead a commissioned sales team, work with managers to improve performance, and develop tailored development plans while ensuring a strong customer experience. The role requires communication excellence and proven leadership, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

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 and develop action plans.
• 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 leadership

Communication skills

Influence others

Team motivation

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee in Kenner, LA. The program runs six to nine months, offering hands-on training, store rotations, and leadership exposure to build toward a future Sales Manager role.

You will lead a commissioned sales team, work with managers to improve performance, and develop tailored development plans while ensuring a strong customer experience. The role requires communication excellence and proven leadership, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.