I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CarMax (King of Prussia, PA) in Mar 2016
Interview
A 15 minute phone interview with one of the managers from the store to ask me about my work history, if I had ever done sales before and why I was interested in the position. The manager laid out the history and philosophy of CarMax and the benefits of working there. Also wanted to know if it would be a road block to know that it's a primarily commission based salary structure.
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?
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.
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
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the first part of a customer interaction after the introduction?