Sr. Analyst, Retail Strategy & Analytics

CarMax; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer based in Richmond, VA, seeks a Sr. Analyst in Retail Strategy. The role involves partnering with teams to advance the retail business using data and analytics, focusing on different aspects of the shopping journey and optimizing customer experiences both online and in-store. Candidates should have a strong academic background, proven problem-solving skills, and experience with tools such as SQL and Tableau. This position requires onsite presence four days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting large-scale data analysis with tools like SQL or Tableau.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to varied audiences.
• Two or more years of experience in an analytical or strategic role.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze tests for products and operations.
• Conduct data-driven analyses supporting key business questions.
• Influence strategic decisions in product, technology, and operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Four-year undergraduate degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

About The Team

CarMax retail strategy team is a community of analysts working in a collaborative environment that leverages strategic and technical skillsets to drive a $20B retail sales business. The team focuses on an eCommerce & omnichannel transformation to extend market leadership and future growth. They work to deliver a cohesive end‑to‑end omni‑channel experience across website, contact center, and stores.

The team embodies CarMax’s 4 core values:

• Do the Right Thing: prioritizing integrity, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Put People First: nurturing associates and delivering great customer experience.
• Win Together: teamwork, learning, and leveraging expertise.
• Go for Greatness: continuous improvement of skills and products.

About The Role

As a Sr. Analyst in Retail Strategy, you will partner with product, technology, and operations to advance the retail business through data, analytics, and strategy, focusing on one of the shopping‑journey subteams.

• Web Strategy – analyze and prioritize to optimize early‑funnel search and finance experiences on CarMax’s digital properties.
• Product Strategy – build and improve online progression steps that allow customers to complete more of the buying process online.
• Customer Experience Center (CEC) Strategy – ensure the contact center delivers exceptional service for remote shopping.
• Sales Strategy – create an outstanding in‑store experience regardless of prior online activity.
• Business Operations Strategy – enable fast, easy in‑store transactions when customers are ready to buy.

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Design and analyze tests to evaluate changes to products and operations.
• Conduct data‑driven analyses to support prioritization and key business questions.
• Influence strategic decisions of business partners in product, technology, and operations.
• Partner with owners to drive innovation aligned with CarMax’s retail vision.
• Develop and enhance analytical tools—data sets, models, reports, dashboards—to monitor performance.
• Generate value‑creating ideas and collaborate with partners to prioritize and activate them.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Track record of strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and quantitative/qualitative analysis.
• Experience conducting large‑scale data analysis and ability to use tools such as SQL or Tableau.
• Apply business and technical knowledge to solve complex problems and make recommendations.
• Communicate complex topics to audiences with varying technical familiarity.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with analysts and partners shaping strategy at both big‑picture and detailed levels.
• Two or more years of experience in an analytical or strategic role.
• Four‑year undergraduate degree with strong academic performance.

Work Location and Arrangement: Role based at CarMax Midtown Office (Richmond, VA) with onsite 4 days per week.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer: CarMax is an equal‑opportunity employer; all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and other characteristics protected by law.

Upon an applicant’s request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the Job Application.