Sales Manager Trainee — Lead Teams to Win

CarMax Business Services; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity opportunities

Job summary

CarMax Gaithersburg is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee for a six-to-nine month structured training program designed to prepare you for a future Sales Manager role. You will gain hands-on experience, lead a commissioned sales team, and rotate through in-store operations with experienced leaders.

You will develop leadership and sales skills, influence performance, and align with CarMax values while ensuring a strong customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of management experience in a sales environment.
• Proven ability to lead a commissioned sales team.
• Experience turning strategies into actionable plans and coaching.
• Strong communication and motivational skills for diverse associates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a commissioned sales team to achieve strong results for your location.
• Collaborate with other sales managers to drive store performance.
• Develop tailored development plans for team members.
• Analyze sales metrics to meet or exceed targets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience.
• Uphold CarMax values and a people-first culture.
• Coach for continuous improvement and EH&S compliance.

Skills

Managing teams

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Action planning

Clear communication

Team motivation

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

CarMax Gaithersburg is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee for a six-to-nine month structured training program designed to prepare you for a future Sales Manager role. You will gain hands-on experience, lead a commissioned sales team, and rotate through in-store operations with experienced leaders.

You will develop leadership and sales skills, influence performance, and align with CarMax values while ensuring a strong customer experience.