Job Title:
Customer Service Sales Associate
Company: CarMax
Location: Meridian, ID
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
CarMax, the way your career should be! About this job As a Customer Service Sales Associate, you will be empowered to create an exceptional experience for our customers by guiding them through every step of their CarMax journey. Your role is pivotal in providing support during the buying and selling process, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. At CarMax, our commitment to honesty and transparency drives our success as the nation's leading retailer of used cars, and your alignment with these values will be essential for your success. What you will do - Essential Responsibilities Deliver outstanding customer service by assisting customers throughout the entire process, from sales and appraisals to test drives and financing applications. Conduct vehicle condition assessments and communicate findings to buyers for accurate customer appraisals. Receive and check in vehicles shipped to CarMax, ensuring inventory accuracy through daily scans and reconciliations. Perform cosmetic inspections to ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality standards. Handle various administrative tasks, including printing reports, maintaining transaction paperwork, liaising with finance companies, and auditing completed paperwork. Create service appointments and review repair order invoices, ensuring documentation is accurately processed for billing. Purpose of the role This position operates in a fast-paced retail sales environment where teamwork is essential for meeting goals and addressing diverse customer interactions. Building rapport with customers and understanding their needs quickly is key to your success. You will manage a range of tasks with minimal supervision, including vehicle sales, sales paperwork processing, appraisal assessments, and management of repair orders. Your development prospects are bright, offering opportunities for growth into mentoring, management, and leadership roles. Qualifications and Requirements To successfully perform this job, an individual must be capable of executing each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below reflect the necessary knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Show exceptional communication skills. Exude confidence in yourself and our products. Build and maintain strong customer relationships. Exhibit strong team behaviors, including integrity, respect, inclusion, fairness, and fun. Balance customer needs with business objectives when making decisions. Seek to understand and fulfill customer needs to create win-win solutions. Complete tasks effectively and in a timely manner while following proper procedures. Pay close attention to detail in driving work processes. Handle multiple duties in a dynamic, high-energy environment. Read, interpret, and accurately transcribe data to maintain records. Lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred experience in sales and customer service, particularly in retail. Valid driver’s license. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred. About CarMax CarMax has transformed the auto industry by providing the honest, transparent, and high-integrity experience that customers want and deserve. Our innovative approach to buying and selling cars has made us the largest retailer of used cars in the nation, with over 200 locations across the country. Our amazing team of over 25,000 associates collaborates to deliver iconic customer experiences and help each other grow professionally and personally. CarMax is recognized as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® for our commitment to training and diversity. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Upon request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodations to complete the job application process.