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People-first culture

Every day, we come to work with a common goal in mind: create iconic experiences for each other, our customers, and our communities. We want every experience we create to feel as great as getting the keys to a car you love. We know this is possible when you put people first and have a strong desire to make a positive impact. If you want to go for greatness with talented people by your side, you’ll find those opportunities at CarMax.

Our commitment to driving change

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Associates

When you work at CarMax, we strive to make you feel supported and cared for at or away from work. Caring is central to our success as a company.

Community

To help communities thrive, we support nonprofits that provide access to opportunity for all. We invest where we live and work, giving our time and talents to causes that are important to you.

Customers

CarMax is committed to empowering the customer to buy their way, with clarity, confidence, and control to navigate the car buying and selling journey on their terms.

Guided by our values

Do the Right Thing

  • We value integrity above all else
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We strive to deliver the best product and experience

Put People First

  • We invest in our associates and provide opportunities to grow
  • We have our customers’ backs
  • We give back to help our communities thrive

Win Together

  • We are proud members of Team CarMax
  • We execute for excellence in all we do
  • We strengthen the team by embracing our differences

Go for Greatness

  • We are industry disruptors, then & now
  • We relentlessly improve & innovate
  • We drive what’s possible
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Learn and grow

Coaching

Support starts on day one. You’ll be welcomed by leaders and peers who are ready to support your career journey through onboarding mentors, regular check-ins, and a culture that values connection and coaching.

Development programs

Whether this is your first job, you’re looking for a new role, or want to grow your leadership skills, we offer development programs that help you build experience, expand your network, and grow your career with purpose.

Skill building

We support your growth with real-world learning experiences, on-the-job training, and access to tools that help you build new skills, take on new challenges, and shape a career that fits your goals.

Caring for our communities

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We take pride in being part of the solution and making a difference.

A person is plugging an electric vehicle (EV) charging cable into a car outdoors.

Our associates are passionate about being a part of a team that makes an impact and makes a difference in their communities.

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Supporting sustainability

Driving change together

Over $110 million invested

100% of CarMax locations participate in volunteer programs each year. We support what’s most important to our associates and help connect them with ways to make a difference.
Helping our communities thrive is core to who we are. Together, CarMax and The CarMax Foundation have invested more than $110M in total giving since 2003 in the communities where we live and work.

Supporting sustainability

At CarMax, we are a leader in the used car industry in sustainability and are continuously looking for opportunities to reduce the environmental footprint of our operations.
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Opportunities for all

Building access to economic opportunity

Driving opportunity, driving change. CarMax champions access and opportunities that open new doors​ because we believe everyone, everywhere should have the same opportunity to reach their full potential. We work hand-in-hand with nonprofits that help provide access and opportunities for all, like LIFT, Lighthouse Labs, TechForce Foundation, and KABOOM!

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