7297 - Costa Mesa - 3200 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, California, 92626
CarMax, the way your career should be!
General Summary:
The Business Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for leading all aspects of their team of associates and serves as a member of the Senior Management team of the store. The BOM collaborates with other teams including Sales, Service Operations, Merchandising, Logistics, and Customer Experience Centers (CECs) to create an iconic associate and customer experience aligned with CarMax culture. As a Senior Manager, the BOM works with the Senior Team to set strategy for the store, and provides vision, direction, and motivation to associates in all departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages and oversees team of, generally, 10 – 30 associates to ensure an iconic customer experience is delivered through all internal and external interactions of buying and selling a car
- Interviews, hires, creates a culture of continuous learning, and promotes associates to support store operations and help fuel company growth
- Develops associates through timely and effective feedback, to include observations, file reviews, development plans, performance management, and the Annual Performance Review (APR) process
- Creates an exciting and engaging environment for our associates through consistent use of engagement tools, such as round tables, one-on-ones, and Associate Voice Engagement Meetings
- Champions and implements both company and store initiatives for consistent execution and continuous improvement
- Reviews internal data and leads weekly store meetings focused on driving excellent compliance, strong process execution, and attentive protection of assets
- Utilizes reports, analyzes information, displays financial responsibility through P&L management, and identifies opportunities for process improvements and waste reduction in business processes
- Responsible for learning, teaching, and managing business practices to follow all federal, state, and local regulations
- Builds and maintains relationships with state and/or local agencies and other vendors, as needed to conduct business
- As a member of the store’s Senior Management team, models CarMax company values and leadership in all interactions
Qualifications:
- Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment
- Speak, listen, and write effectively in interactions with customers and associates across departments
- Make independent judgments regarding critical business decisions
- Read, interpret, and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
- Identify business opportunities and suggest improvements
- Completion of CarMax provided training
Education and/or Experience:
- 3+ years management experience, retail management experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree a plus
- Intermediate PC skills
Working Conditions:
- Combination of both office and outdoor environment; may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions.
- Rotating schedule with shifts that will include nights, weekend, and holidays
- Occasional travel for meetings, training, and special assignments
- Flexibility to work at multiple locations or relocate
- Wear CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times while working in the store
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The annual salary for this position is:
$87,300.00 - $152,700.00
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
