Sales Manager Trainee

Grow into a future Sales Manager through a structured 6 to 9 month training program at CarMax. You’ll build leadership capability while learning how to drive performance in a fast-paced, sales-driven retail environment. This onsite role is located in Lynnwood, WA and includes a competitive annual salary of USD 68,200 - 119,300.

As you progress through the program, you will gain in-store learning and business rotation experience, working alongside seasoned leaders and associates. The goal is clear: develop the skills to lead and develop a commissioned sales team, coach toward targets, and deliver strong customer experiences while representing CarMax values.

What you’ll do

• Lead and motivate a commissioned sales team to achieve strong results for your location
• Collaborate with other sales managers to support overall store performance and drive 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 help ensure an exceptional customer experience
• Champion CarMax values and initiatives to maintain a people-first culture
• Support continuous improvement by providing coaching and feedback
• Meet CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements for your department and/or location, including workplace safety

What you bring

• 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
• Skilled in developing action plans that drive team performance
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence others
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support store operations

Compensation and benefits

Annual salary: USD 68,200 - 119,300

• Paid sick time: up to 48 hours per year accrued on a per pay period basis
• Paid vacation time: between 80 hours and 200 hours per year after a 90 day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service
• Paid scheduled holidays: 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday
• Holiday Premium Pay if working on a scheduled holiday due to business need
• Full-time salaried time away: paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval
• May be eligible for bonus and equity

Why CarMax

CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores coast to coast, and it continues to grow. The company is rethinking the way people buy cars, with associates helping drive the experience forward. CarMax emphasizes meaningful work, opportunities to make an impact every day, and career growth through advancement or skill development.

About CarMax

CarMax introduced transparency and integrity to the used car buying experience more than 30 years ago. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, CarMax has been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and is committed to helping communities thrive. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and reasonable accommodation will be considered upon an applicant’s request to complete the CarMax Job Application.

Note: Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. For more details about benefits, visit the CarMax Benefits website.