Buyer in Training
| Company | CarMax |
|---|---|
| Location | Westborough, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Make independent judgments regarding important business decisions involving the purchase and pricing of CarMax’s vehicle inventory.
- Demonstrate successful communications skills with both internal and external Customers.
- Analyze market data and complete paperwork accurately while making quick, confident decisions.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of successful Associate Development for self and others through achievement-oriented goal setting, career planning, and focused execution.
- Be a champion for change in a team-oriented environment.
- Multi-task in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment.
- Position requires a valid Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Ability to independently evaluate and negotiate current market prices, understand and assess vehicle damage and subsequent costs involved, and make financially sound purchasing and pricing decisions for the company through customer assessments and offers, offsite auctions, or online venues.
- Conduct vehicle appraisal offers, coordinate on-site Wholesale Auctions, and attend offsite auctions as assigned.
- Conduct accurate vehicle condition assessments by collecting, recording, and communicating all required information.
- Deliver exceptional customer service and work with other departments to create Iconic Customer experiences.
- Support the execution and sustainment of new store procedures, processes, and technology platforms.
- Utilize technology to effectively collaborate with team members at other locations.
- Execute initiatives and fundamentals, including Offer Role and Offsite.
- Successfully complete the Buyer-in-Training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Flexibility to work in an indoor/outdoor environment, ability to walk or stand for long periods of time and be able to work in any inclement weather condition for several hours.
- Flexible work hours with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel within a scheduled 40-hour workweek (8-hour workday).
- Wear CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) always while working in the stores and maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the Standards of Professional Appearance Policy for Offsite and Auction attendance while working at Offsite Auctions.