Is CarMax a good company to work for as a Inventory Associate?

Inventory Associate professionals working at CarMax have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 367 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of CarMax employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Inventory Associate Jobs at CarMax now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Inventory Associate interview questions at CarMax .

Does CarMax pay Inventory Associate employees well?

Inventory Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CarMax with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 367 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Inventory Associate salaries at CarMax.

How happy are Inventory Associate professionals working at CarMax?

56% of Inventory Associate employees at CarMax would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 16% in the past 12 months. Inventory Associate professionals have also rated CarMax with a 3.0 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.3 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CarMax?

Sales Consultant (1055) , Sales Associate (618) , Business Office Associate (486) , Inventory Associate (324) , Sales Manager (209) , Sales (164) , Buyer (158) , Customer Specialist (146) , Customer Experience Consultant (129) , Senior Sales Consultant (110) , Reconditioning Associate (104) , Vehicle Condition Assessor (91) , Lead Business Office Associate (87) , Customer Service Representative (85) , Manager (77)

What are the pros of working at CarMax according to real employee reviews?

"Most associates get along but there are client theives around (just a few) Benefits are very good." ((in 766 reviews)); "Great people and very diverse" ((in 473 reviews)); "Culture is great and rewarding" ((in 316 reviews)); "CarMax provides great training and is on the cutting edge of technology for the industry." ((in 296 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a lot of insight into the automotive industry for people new to the industry" ((in 163 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CarMax according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and AI is very meticulous of what you have to say on calls which affect bonus." ((in 561 reviews)); "Poor management made up of people who don't know what they are doing and lack the industry standard common sense." ((in 454 reviews)); "Managers do not understand the difference in work/personal life (unless it's their personal life)" ((in 293 reviews)); "Like any car dealership you’re expected to work long hours and come in on off days" ((in 241 reviews)); "There is no work life balance for managers working 10+ hours a day 5 days a week." ((in 231 reviews))

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CarMax Inventory Associate reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(367 total reviews)

Keith Barr

100% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Inventory Associate employees have rated CarMax with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 367 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Inventory Associate professionals have a good working experience there. CarMax is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Inventory Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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367 reviews

5.0

Nov 8, 2014

Love It!!

Inventory associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Personal growth, Benefits, Work Environment,Culture, Training Opportunities I love it so far, work environment is great, employees are welcoming, and my manager is an excellent leader at work and out of the office. I feel appreciated and part of a great team. Excellent place to start your career with some of the best benefits you will get from a private sector employer.

Cons

Low Pay, Difficult Customers- But to be expected in retail environment!!

4.0

Oct 31, 2014

The way car buying should be?

Inventory associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, paid vacation and sick, and made good friends!

Cons

Did show some favoritism and upper management displaying personal problems.

3.0

Aug 22, 2014

Learning a new line of work

Inventory associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My work schedule was ideal. I enjoyed having my weekends off. I knew what was expected of me in terms of production and results. My supervisor was understanding and fair minded.

Cons

My hourly wage was less than I expected for the work I performed. At times, additional help would have produced better end day results. Communication with other personnel could be improved.

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