Just say no - Sales CarMax Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some very kind coworkers across departments.

Cons

Store manager, pay, policies, benefits, pay for clothing, all "awards" and "gifts" (i.e. nominal Christmas gift card to fast food restaurant) all came out of next pay check, backstabbing encouraged silently by managers, unfair scheduling, company takes nearly half of commission in "split" since policy changes, unrealistic insurance rates and terrible coverage (even worse for women and families), lost a lot of employees after they were injured (some seriously), employees are expected to clear lots and vehicles or ice/snow for minimum wage ABOVE regular hours and duties, extremely rare promotions (though they will put you in-training status for higher positionsthen take as much advantage of you as possible for YEARS until you finally leave) and if you do get promoted, you have to relocate.

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

a people driven company that sells cars

Cons

Inner network devloper compabalility is lacking

4.0
Jun 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The perks of working at CarMax are quite extensive. Associates are offered an aggressive 401k program, Stock Purchasing Plan, in store discounts on sales and service, access to the CarMax Wholesale system, excellent healthcare, plenty of PTO, and at my location we are given as much OT as we want. My coworkers are generally good people, that I enjoy being able to work along side day in and day out. Management is very understanding in regards to calling out sick family emergencies, and schedule requests.

Cons

Despite doing the work of 5 people, and very politely asking for a raise management will not give me more than my 3% annual raise which is the single biggest let down. The bonus change of 2025 being labeled as "exciting" was straight corporate gaslighting unlike anything I've ever seen. Since the start of 2026, as of this review being written we have lost 7 associates largely due to pay, and I am soon to join those associates. Management from the store level up to corporate needs to understand that to retain their top performers they need to be compensated like a top performer. Some members of management are cliquey and moody which is very frustrating to deal with. Quality of Management varies wildly from store to store as well

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