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Customer Specialist - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.60 - $30.90
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid sick time
Vacation Time
Paid holidays
Holiday premium pay
Floating holiday
competitive hourly wage
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, known for revolutionizing the auto industry through honesty, transparency, and a customer-centric approach. Established with a mission to provide an honest and seamless car buying experience, CarMax operates over 200 locations nationwide and employs more than 25,000 associates. The company stands out for its innovative business model that emphasizes customer satisfaction, clear and straightforward processes, and exceptional service standards. CarMax has garnered recognition as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, highlighting its commitment to employee development, diversity, and inclusion. The company fosters a supportive work environment where associates can grow their careers, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and thrive professionally in a culture of integrity and respect.

This job opportunity is for a Customer Specialist position at the Stockton North location in California, specifically at 3928 East Hammer Lane. As a Customer Specialist, you will play a crucial role in delivering an iconic experience to CarMax customers. This position is designed for highly motivated individuals who possess excellent communication skills and a passion for helping customers navigate the car buying and selling process. The role entails providing guidance and support throughout the customer journey, from initial vehicle appraisal to financing applications, test drives, and ultimately facilitating smooth transactions. The ideal candidate will be adept at building strong relationships, understanding customer needs, and balancing those with business objectives to create win-win outcomes.

Working as a Customer Specialist at CarMax means being part of a high-energy, fast-paced retail sales environment that values teamwork and collaboration. You will be entrusted with multiple responsibilities such as conducting vehicle condition assessments, managing inventory logistics, performing cosmetic inspections according to CarMax Quality Standards, and handling various administrative tasks including transaction paperwork, payment management, and service appointment coordination. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and a proactive attitude to ensure every customer interaction meets CarMax’s high standards for honesty and transparency.

The expected hourly pay for this position ranges from $20.60 to $30.90, reflecting the company’s competitive compensation practices. CarMax also offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of its associates. This role provides a promising pathway for individuals seeking a career in automotive sales and customer service, with opportunities to advance into mentorship, management, and business leadership roles within the company. As an equal opportunity employer, CarMax welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualify and support every applicant and employee's success.

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Sales and customer service experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
  • Demonstrate strong team behaviors including integrity, respect, inclusion, fairness and fun
  • Ability to balance the needs of the customer and the business when making decisions
  • Ability to seek to fully understand and meet customer needs
  • Ability to create win-win solutions to customer issues
  • Ability to get work done well, on time and follow the right process
  • Ability to drive work processes and pay close attention to detail
  • Ability to perform multiple duties in a high energy, fast-paced working environment
  • Ability to read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
  • Ability to lift objects that weigh as much as 25 lbs

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
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
  • Demonstrate 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, 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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