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      Sales Consultant Interview

      Sep 3, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Austin, TX
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at CarMax (Austin, TX) in Aug 2016

      Interview

      First submitted application online, got a call back to schedule a phone interview, phone interview was very basic, was asked to do an in store interview at the end of the call. The in store interview was about 3 hours long, as other interview reviewers said, the in store process begins with a quick online criminal history test (have you ever raped, killed, stole, done drugs, etc.) Then I met with 2 managers separately who explained the employment and asked basic interview questions and asked questions about the criminal history quiz and prior employment. Afterwards I had a 2 on 1 interview in which I was asked situational questions that were about specific instances where I helped a customer or sold something they were not initially interested in. After that I went and did a mock sale. In the mock sale they're not looking so much at your vehicle knowledge but more at how you build rapport with a customer. You are given a sheet with basic clues about the imaginary customer who is role played by a manager while another manager takes notes during the sale and they expect you to try and build on that knowledge. After the mock sale I had another meeting with a senior manager who left and then came back for one more interview in which he explained the pay scale ($160 per car, $100 for a warranty, $50 for gap insurance, and a varying amount for accessories like bluetooth, leather, etc.) These amounts will increase for those in the presidents and directors club. In the final interview I was offered the job and immediately given an oral drug test. Overall the process was very simple and everyone I met was very friendly and I look forward to working with them.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a time where you went above and beyond to help a customer
      1 Answer
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      Jan 15, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Newark, DE
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at CarMax (Newark, DE)

      Interview

      About a 15-20 minute phone interview. Basic questions like past job experience, are you comfortable with customer service? If they like you, you move on to an in person interview. A scripted interview with one of the sales managers asking open ended questions on why you would be a good candidate, if you have sales experience, & that you understand it is a 100% commission position. You will then complete a sales exercise on the lot, where you complete a brief walkaround of a vehicle & present some obvious features & benefits of the vehicle. If you get passed that, you meet the General Manager where he/she will be the final decision. He asked repetitive questions the sales managers did & then asked specific questions like "Describe a time you sold a product, what was the determining factor that resulted in the customer buying that product?"

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What means the most to you? Money, opportunity, recognition or integrity?
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      Sales Consultant Interview

      Jun 12, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at CarMax

      Interview

      Easy-going and interviewee friendly. Looks to bring out opportunity for growth for the interviewee. Begins with a screening call by the manager, goes to an in-person interview with the manager where specific sales questions are asked, and then concludes with a final interview with the LGM to assess fit.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Demonstrate a cohesive sales routine to a potential customer.
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      Sales Consultant Interview

      May 7, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Austin, TX
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at CarMax (Austin, TX)

      Interview

      3 interviews, situational, role play, final with GM. Basic sales experience and mostly conversational. Fairly easy interview and entry level; they may give you objections but will give you the right answer in the end

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      Question 1

      What is the first part of a customer interaction after the introduction?
      1 Answer