Job Description

The Buyer-in-Training (BIT) position is the required entry-level position into CarMax’s Merchandising department. Under general supervision, BITs are responsible for acquiring and managing CarMax’s extensive used car inventory through the successful completion of Customer appraisal assessments and appraisal offers, coordinating on-site Wholesale Auctions, and attending various regional auctions as assigned. BITs will spend approximately 4-6 months completing a comprehensive training program under the supervision of a Manager that educates them on vehicle basics, market analytics, and offsite behaviors. Principle Duties and Responsibilities include the 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. Qualifications include making independent judgments regarding important business decisions involving the purchase and pricing of CarMax’s vehicle inventory, demonstrating successful communications skills with both internal and external Customers, analyzing market data and completing paperwork accurately while making quick, confident decisions, demonstrating a proven track record of successful Associate Development for self and others through achievement-oriented goal setting, career planning, and focused execution, being a champion for change in a team-oriented environment, multi-tasking in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment, and possessing a valid Driver’s License. Requirements include 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), wearing CarMax clothing always while working in the stores and maintaining a professional appearance in accordance with the Standards of Professional Appearance Policy for Offsite and Auction attendance while working at Offsite Auctions, and adhering to all CarMax policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Business Conduct, Culture of Integrity Policy, Asset Protection, EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), and Standards of Professional Appearance. The position primarily works in an outdoor environment and may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions.

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