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Buyer's Assistant

8800 Freestate Dr, Laurel, MD 20723, United States

Job Description

7118 - Laurel - 8800 Freestate Dr, Laurel, Maryland, 20723

CarMax, the way your career should be! 

Position Overview

As a Buyers Assistant Production, you will play a vital role in supporting CarMax’s Merchandising team by ensuring accurate inventory presentation and smooth operational processes. This position focuses on customer service excellence, vehicle imaging, lot merchandising, and auction support, all while maintaining CarMax’s commitment to integrity and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Why CarMax?

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

Role Responsibilities

  • Capture high-quality images of wholesale vehicles for CarMax websites.
  • Secure and verify vehicles, ensuring appraisal information accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
  • Perform vehicle confirmations and transfers, communicating details promptly and accurately.
  • Assist with inventory optioning to maintain accurate vehicle data.
  • Support lot staging and merchandising projects, partnering with Inventory and Sales teams.
  • Provide auction support, including imaging, staging, scanning, and auction day assistance.
  • Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to deliver exceptional customer service and collaborate across departments.
  • Strong skills to read, interpret, and maintain accurate records.
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
  • Effective verbal communication and listening skills for internal and external interactions.
  • Flexibility to work outdoors in various weather conditions and stand for extended periods.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Commitment to CarMax policies and professional appearance standards.

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.

As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

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 hourly rate for this position is:

$18.20 - $29.30

Benefits:

Except as otherwise required by state law, those considered part-time are eligible for sick time only in states that mandate it and amounts are accrued on a per pay period basis and range from 24 hours to unlimited based on state rules. In Washington, part-time Associates receive sick leave consistent with state law.  Part-time Associates are also eligible for between 8 hours and 40 hours per year of vacation based on their length of service and subject to a 1 year waiting period.  Part-time Associates are also eligible for 4 hours of Floating Holiday Time each calendar year 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.

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