Full-Time

Cosmetic Manager

Posted on 9/4/2025

CarMax

CarMax

10,001+ employees

Used-car retailer with no-haggle pricing

No salary listed

Glen Allen, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
  • Complete CarMax provided training in all areas of the production process
  • Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment
  • Must possess a valid driver's license that meets the CarMax Driver Safety Points Evaluation System criteria, as explained in the CarMax Driver Safety Policy
  • Speak, listen, and write effectively in dealing with customers and associates across departments
  • Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
  • Ensures that all positions are properly staffed at all times
  • Ensures that the cosmetic repairs specified result in finished vehicles that meet CarMax cosmetic quality standards
  • Achieves daily and weekly production targets in each cosmetic work zone (Paint and Detail)
  • Partners with other functional areas and managers as needed to collaborate on questions of vehicle quality and potential kicks
  • Participates and ensure compliance of all CarMax Training and Process initiatives
  • Performs all Asset Protection and EH&S responsibilities expected in the role
  • Ensures positive associate engagement through consistent use of the Associate Care and Communication (AC&C) tools, such as round tables, one-on-ones, and Compass Engagement Meetings
  • Manages associate at the individual level by using Managing to the Individual (MTI) and through the consistent use of the performance management tools to include performing consistent feedback, observations, file reviews, IDPS, APRs, and performance management
  • Drives team and store performance in meeting or exceeding all department metric goals
  • Continually develops functional knowledge
Desired Qualifications
  • 1 Year of experience as a Manager or Cosmetic Technician preferred

CarMax buys used cars from individuals and auctions, reconditions them to high standards, and sells them at fixed no-haggle prices. Customers can browse inventory, get appraisals, and complete purchases online or in-store, with financing options and extended service plans available. It stands out by offering transparent, fixed pricing, a technology-enabled shopping experience, and being the largest used-car retailer in the United States. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, trustworthy car-buying experience and to maintain leadership in the U.S. used-car market.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Richmond, Virginia

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Starboard Value's $350 million stake pushes dynamic pricing and $300 million overhead cuts.
  • CEO Keith Barr, effective March 16, 2026, drives e-commerce upgrades from IHG success.
  • Free cash flow hit $1.11 billion in Q4 2025, funding four new FY2027 stores.

What critics are saying

  • Carvana captures share with superior digital model; KMX stock down 37% in 12 months.
  • Gross profit per vehicle drops 8.9% in Q4 2026, declining further in FY2027.
  • Starboard nominates Jeff Smith and Bill Cobb to board on March 11, 2026, forcing changes.

What makes CarMax unique

  • No-haggle pricing ensures transparent, stress-free used car purchases.
  • Omnichannel model combines 250+ stores with online sales capabilities.
  • High-quality reconditioning standards create reliable vehicle inventory.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

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Apr 14th, 2026
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CarMax shares fell 12% in premarket trading after management warned that profit per retail vehicle would continue declining whilst expanding cost-cutting plans. The company expects retail gross profit per unit in fiscal 2027 to fall at a similar pace to the fourth quarter's 8.9% decline. CarMax is raising its sales, general and administrative expense reduction target to $200 million by end of fiscal 2027, up from $150 million. Capital spending will be cut to approximately $400 million in fiscal 2027, roughly $140 million below the previous year. The company faces intensifying competition from online-focused Carvana and traditional dealerships. Fourth-quarter results showed comparable used-vehicle sales declined 1.9%, beating the 4.7% expected drop, whilst gross profit per used vehicle reached $2,115, above the $2,050 consensus estimate.

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Apr 14th, 2026
CarMax beats expectations with 34 cents per share earnings despite $120.7M Q4 loss

CarMax reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss of $120.7 million, or 85 cents per share. However, adjusted earnings reached 34 cents per share, surpassing Wall Street expectations of 22 cents per share. The Richmond, Virginia-based used car dealership chain posted quarterly revenue of $5.95 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts of $5.77 billion. For the full year, CarMax reported profit of $247.3 million, or $1.68 per share, with revenue of $25.88 billion. The results beat expectations despite the quarterly loss, demonstrating stronger-than-anticipated performance in both earnings and revenue metrics.

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Apr 13th, 2026
CarMax Q1 results due Tuesday as analysts expect 4.6% revenue decline

CarMax, a used automotive vehicle retailer, will report Q1 results on Tuesday before the bell. The market expects revenue to decline 4.6% year-on-year, reversing the 6.7% increase recorded in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, CarMax beat revenue expectations with $5.79 billion, down 6.9% year-on-year, whilst exceeding analysts' EPS and EBITDA estimates. However, the company has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates multiple times over the past two years. Analysts have largely reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days. CarMax shares have risen 12.2% over the past month, outperforming the automotive and marine retail segment's 3.3% average gain. The current share price of $46.79 sits above the average analyst price target of $40.92.

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CarMax's new CEO Keith Barr has outlined three priorities for fiscal year 2027, with technology upgrades at the forefront. The 55-year-old executive, whose appointment took effect on 16 March, emphasised updating the used-car retailer's e-commerce platform to improve customer experience and compete with rivals like Carvana. Barr's other priorities include making CarMax "the obvious choice" through competitive pricing and exceptional user experience, and acting with urgency to change what isn't working. His focus on technology mirrors his previous role as CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group from 2017 to 2023, where he modernised digital systems. Major shareholder Starboard Value LP has criticised CarMax's digital trade-in process as cumbersome compared to competitors, urging a more streamlined approach with fewer steps and instant valuations.

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