
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
diversity and inclusion programs
Job Description
CarMax is a leading retailer of used cars that has revolutionized the automotive industry through its dedication to honesty, transparency, and customer satisfaction. With over 200 locations nationwide and a team of more than 25,000 associates, CarMax has built a reputation for delivering an iconic customer experience that is simple, seamless, and trustworthy. As one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, CarMax emphasizes the growth and development of its employees, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment where everyone can thrive both professionally and personally.
The Customer Specialist position at CarMax is a dynamic role based in Shreveport, Louisiana, designed for individuals who are passionate about customer service and eager to contribute to a team-oriented retail environment. This role involves guiding customers throughout their CarMax journey, from the initial vehicle appraisal through test drives and financing arrangements, ensuring a positive and transparent buying or selling experience. Customer Specialists are entrusted with multiple responsibilities that blend sales, administrative tasks, and vehicle condition assessments, reflecting CarMax’s commitment to superior service and quality standards.
In this position, you will interact with customers daily, providing expert support and building strong relationships by listening to and understanding their unique needs. Your ability to communicate clearly and confidently will be essential in advising customers on vehicle purchases, conducting condition assessments, and facilitating the logistics of vehicle intake and inventory management. The role requires balancing the needs of the business with those of the customers, aiming to create win-win solutions while maintaining focus and attention to detail in a high-energy, fast-paced setting.
Beyond customer interactions, you will manage various administrative duties including processing sales paperwork, coordinating with finance companies, handling vehicle registration and titling, and auditing completed documentation to ensure accuracy. You will also be responsible for scheduling service appointments and reviewing repair orders to verify proper billing, underscoring CarMax’s holistic approach to vehicle care and customer satisfaction.
This role is ideal for someone with high energy, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to multitask efficiently. CarMax supports career growth, offering opportunities to advance into mentoring, management, and leadership positions within the company. With a strong foundation of integrity, respect, inclusion, and fun, this role places you at the heart of CarMax’s mission to transform the car buying and selling experience. Employment details such as salary and specific working hours are typically discussed during the hiring process, reflecting CarMax’s commitment to competitive and fair employment practices.
The Customer Specialist position at CarMax is a dynamic role based in Shreveport, Louisiana, designed for individuals who are passionate about customer service and eager to contribute to a team-oriented retail environment. This role involves guiding customers throughout their CarMax journey, from the initial vehicle appraisal through test drives and financing arrangements, ensuring a positive and transparent buying or selling experience. Customer Specialists are entrusted with multiple responsibilities that blend sales, administrative tasks, and vehicle condition assessments, reflecting CarMax’s commitment to superior service and quality standards.
In this position, you will interact with customers daily, providing expert support and building strong relationships by listening to and understanding their unique needs. Your ability to communicate clearly and confidently will be essential in advising customers on vehicle purchases, conducting condition assessments, and facilitating the logistics of vehicle intake and inventory management. The role requires balancing the needs of the business with those of the customers, aiming to create win-win solutions while maintaining focus and attention to detail in a high-energy, fast-paced setting.
Beyond customer interactions, you will manage various administrative duties including processing sales paperwork, coordinating with finance companies, handling vehicle registration and titling, and auditing completed documentation to ensure accuracy. You will also be responsible for scheduling service appointments and reviewing repair orders to verify proper billing, underscoring CarMax’s holistic approach to vehicle care and customer satisfaction.
This role is ideal for someone with high energy, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to multitask efficiently. CarMax supports career growth, offering opportunities to advance into mentoring, management, and leadership positions within the company. With a strong foundation of integrity, respect, inclusion, and fun, this role places you at the heart of CarMax’s mission to transform the car buying and selling experience. Employment details such as salary and specific working hours are typically discussed during the hiring process, reflecting CarMax’s commitment to competitive and fair employment practices.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- sales and customer service experience preferred
- valid driver's license
- ability to perform vehicle condition assessments
- demonstrate exceptional communication skills
- display confidence in self, the product and CarMax
- ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- 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 Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- sales and customer service experience in retail preferred
- valid driver's license
- basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred
- exceptional communication skills
- confidence in self, product and CarMax
- ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- strong team behaviors including integrity, respect, inclusion, fairness and fun
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 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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