The Location General Manager (LGM) has ultimate responsibility for store operations of one or more assigned locations. The LGM creates an exceptional associate and customer experience aligned with CarMax culture. This position will require working out of stores in the Bay Area after training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of total store operations including associate development, profitability, customer satisfaction with a concentration on the sales process and budget management
Utilizes reports, analyzes information, and monitors trends to identify opportunities in the business
Displays financial responsibility through P&L management
Identifies opportunities to reduce waste; identifies process improvements that are value added for customer and associate experience
Interviews, hires, trains and promotes associates to support store operations and company growth
Ensures positive associate engagement and associate development through timely and effective feedback, to include individual meetings, file reviews, performance management, and the Annual Performance Review (APR) process
Leads senior management team in setting strategy for the store and provides vision, direction, and motivation to team
Champions and implements both company and store initiatives for consistent execution and continuous improvement
Manages daily store operations by interpreting, communicating and executing policies and procedures
Resolves customer and associate issues
Facilitates and participates in meetings and conference calls
Qualifications:
Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment
Speak, listen, and write effectively in dealings with customers and associates across departments
Read, interpret, and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
Make independent judgments regarding critical business decisions
Identify business opportunities and suggest improvements
Education and/or Experience:
5+ years management experience, retail management experience preferred