RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest buyer and seller of used cars, announced plans to hire for3,700 positions companywide by the end of year. At a time when many retailers are hiring for temporary seasonal positions, CarMax is looking for candidates seeking to build careers. One of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®, CarMax is looking to fill existing positions and expand its workforce to support company growth and enhance its industry-leading customer experience and ecommerce capabilities.
Candidates can apply now for open positions at careers.carmax.com.
CarMax has more than 27,000 associates nationwide and is hiring for a variety of positions among its customer experience centers, digital innovation centers, corporate locations, and more than 220 stores nationwide.
Positions in high demand include the following:
1,400+ Auto Technicians and Service Operations Associates (including Detailers, Painters and more): Support the company’s continued growth by helping increase production of vehicles. CarMax’s highly trained associates will primarily work on reconditioning vehicles and preparing them for sale. Automotive technicians find value in the company’s award-winning training program, strong opportunities to grow long-term careers, reimbursement programs for ASE certification, and free or discounted tools.
700+ Customer Service Consultants, Assistants and Managers: Work directly with customers online and over the phone to provide support during their car-buying journey. These roles help customers with online shopping and financing until the customer is ready to pick up their vehicle or receive it through home delivery.
900+ Store Sales and Business Office Associates: Store associates are the face of the company and serve customers in person throughout their car-buying journey. Sales consultants work directly with customers to answer questions and help them find the best vehicle option to fit their needs. Business Office associates guide customers through the administrative process associated with vehicle sales and support the functions of all store departments.
150+ Digital Technology, Product and Data Science: Leverage technology and agile methodologies to deliver exceptional customer and associate experiences that push the automotive retail industry forward. With digital innovation at the core of CarMax’s customer experience, these roles advance technology solutions through machine learning, data science and software development to make the car-buying process easier. Positions include software engineers, architects, technology managers, technology analysts and more.
“The foundation of our company’s success is our exceptional associates, and we’re looking for candidates who will help us deliver the most customer-centric experience in the industry,” said Diane Cafritz, chief human resources officer and senior vice president at CarMax. "CarMax has a people-first culture and we are steadfast in investing in our associates and providing training opportunities to support their growth and help them build great careers.”
CarMax offers competitive pay and generous benefits that include:
CarMax has been named one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 17 consecutive years. Additional award recognitions include FORTUNE magazine’s Best Workplaces in Retail and Best Workplaces for Diversity; Training Magazine’s "Training Top 125" companies in America; and recognition by G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly Employer and PEOPLE on its Companies that Care® list.
If you’re ready to redefine your career journey, CarMax would love to hear from you. Apply today atcareers.carmax.com.
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About CarMax
CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used autos, revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity, honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a truly personalized experience with the option for customers to do as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. CarMax also provides a variety of vehicle delivery methods, including home delivery, contactless curbside pickup and appointments in its stores. During the fiscal year ending February 28, 2021, CarMax sold more than 750,000 used vehicles and more than 425,000 wholesale vehicles at its in-store and virtual auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated more than $6 billion in receivables during fiscal year 2021, adding to its near $14 billion portfolio. CarMax has more than 220 stores, 27,000 associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 17 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. For more information, visit www.carmax.com.
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