Sales Manager Trainee: Path to Leadership + Bonus & Equity

CarMax Business Services; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and equity eligibility

Job summary

CarMax Schaumburg is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee to join a structured six-to-nine month program. You will lead a commissioned sales team, collaborate with peers to improve store results, and craft development plans for associates.

The role demands strong communication, leadership, and a drive for exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced retail setting. The company highlights equal opportunity employment and a path to future sales management, with the potential for bonus and equity

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.
• 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

Leadership

Team management

Sales leadership

Communication

Coaching

Strategic planning

Motivation

Job description

CarMax Schaumburg is seeking a Sales Manager Trainee to join a structured six-to-nine month program. You will lead a commissioned sales team, collaborate with peers to improve store results, and craft development plans for associates.

The role demands strong communication, leadership, and a drive for exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced retail setting. The company highlights equal opportunity employment and a path to future sales management, with the potential for bonus and equity