Buyer in Training
Company: CarMax
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
7653 - Kearny Mesa - 7766 Balboa Ave, San Diego, California,
92111CarMax, the way your career should be! General Summary: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 assessmentsand 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, andoffsite behaviors.Principle Duties and
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, oronline 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:Work requires ability
to:--- 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. This entails speaking and
listening effectively during interactions with our retail and
wholesale Customers, external vendors, and interactions with store
Associates in group and individual settings.--- 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, careerplanning, 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..Requirements:--- 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.--- Adhere 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 Disclaimer and Approvals:This document
is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this job. This information is
current at the time of publication. Responsibilities may include
other duties as assigned and may be amended at the discretion of
CarMax with or without notice. This document has been reviewed and
approved by management and Human Resources and cannot be modified
without written consent by a member of management authorized to
modify any such responsibilities.CarMax is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and complies with federal and state laws which forbid
discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. Employment
at CarMax is at-will, and therefore, can be terminated, with or
without cause, at any time, at the option of the Associate or
CarMax. This at-will employment relationship will remain in effect
throughout an Associate's employment with CarMax unless it is
modified by a specific, express written employment contract that is
signed by an officer of CarMax and the Associate. This at-will
employment relationship may not be modified by any oral or implied
agreement. Specifically, this job description is not a contract of
employment and does not create any contractual rights of any kind
between the Company and its Associates.Upon an applicant's request,
CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the
CarMax Job Application.
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