
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Job Description
CarMax is a pioneering automotive retailer that has revolutionized the way used cars are bought and sold in the United States. Established with a mission to provide an honest, transparent, and high-integrity car buying experience, CarMax has rapidly grown into the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with over 200 locations nationwide. Known for its customer-centric approach, the company promotes a simple and seamless process for buying and selling vehicles, which has earned it a reputation for exceptional service and trustworthiness. CarMax employs more than 25,000 associates who work collaboratively to deliver iconic customer experiences and support each other’s professional growth. The company’s culture is built on values such as integrity, respect, inclusion, fairness, and fun, creating a work environment that encourages diversity and recognizes employees for their contributions. CarMax is also recognized as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, highlighting its commitment to employee development, training, and workplace equality.
This specific role is for a Customer Specialist based at CarMax’s Warwick location, situated at 153 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, Rhode Island. As a Customer Specialist, you will play a vital role in shaping the customer journey by acting as a knowledgeable guide and providing support at each stage of the buying or selling process. This is a high-energy, fast-paced retail sales environment, where your ability to build rapport quickly and understand customer needs will be crucial to success. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle condition assessments, performing cosmetic inspections, managing the intake of vehicles shipped to CarMax, and handling various administrative duties such as processing sales paperwork and coordinating with finance companies. This position also entails scheduling service appointments and verifying billing documentation accuracy for repair work.
The Customer Specialist role is designed for individuals who enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, meeting ambitious sales goals, and handling a wide variety of customer interactions with professionalism and attention to detail. You will be expected to balance the needs of the customer with those of the business, ensuring win-win solutions that reinforce CarMax’s commitment to transparency and satisfaction. With opportunities for advancement, individuals in this role can aspire to become mentors, managers, and business leaders within the organization. This full-time role requires effective communication, confidence in the CarMax brand, and a strong work ethic in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.
This specific role is for a Customer Specialist based at CarMax’s Warwick location, situated at 153 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, Rhode Island. As a Customer Specialist, you will play a vital role in shaping the customer journey by acting as a knowledgeable guide and providing support at each stage of the buying or selling process. This is a high-energy, fast-paced retail sales environment, where your ability to build rapport quickly and understand customer needs will be crucial to success. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle condition assessments, performing cosmetic inspections, managing the intake of vehicles shipped to CarMax, and handling various administrative duties such as processing sales paperwork and coordinating with finance companies. This position also entails scheduling service appointments and verifying billing documentation accuracy for repair work.
The Customer Specialist role is designed for individuals who enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, meeting ambitious sales goals, and handling a wide variety of customer interactions with professionalism and attention to detail. You will be expected to balance the needs of the customer with those of the business, ensuring win-win solutions that reinforce CarMax’s commitment to transparency and satisfaction. With opportunities for advancement, individuals in this role can aspire to become mentors, managers, and business leaders within the organization. This full-time role requires effective communication, confidence in the CarMax brand, and a strong work ethic in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Sales and customer service experience preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Strong team behaviors including integrity, respect, inclusion, fairness and fun
- Ability to balance customer and business needs
- Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read, interpret and transcribe data
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Sales and customer service experience in an area such as retail preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
- Basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint) preferred
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills
- Display confidence in self, the product and CarMax
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- Demonstrate strong team behaviors including integrity, respect, inclusion, fairness and fun
- Balance the needs of the Customer and the business when making decisions
- Seek to fully understand and meet Customer needs
- Create win-win solutions to Customer issues
- Get work done well, on time and follow the right process
- Drive work processes and pay close attention to detail
- Perform multiple duties in a high energy, fast-paced working environment
- Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
- Lift objects that weigh as much as 25 lbs.
Job Duties
- Provide exceptional customer service by guiding customers every step of the way, from sale or facilitating the appraisal to test drives and arranging financing applications
- Conduct vehicle condition assessments by collecting, recording, and communicating information to Buyers that will be used to perform customer appraisals
- Check in and receive vehicles that are shipped to CarMax
- complete the daily scanning and reconciliation of vehicle inventory
- Perform cosmetic inspections and ensure that all vehicles meet CarMax Quality Standards
- Perform various administrative duties, including, but not limited to: printing daily reports, maintaining transaction paperwork, contacting finance companies regarding Customer contracts, obtaining requirement information regarding registration and/or titling, auditing completed paperwork, cash/payment management
- Create service appointments and review repair order invoices for retail service work performed
- ensure accuracy of documentation for billing
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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