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 782 reviews)); "Great people and very diverse" ((in 472 reviews)); "Culture is great and rewarding" ((in 334 reviews)); "CarMax provides great training and is on the cutting edge of technology for the industry." ((in 300 reviews)); "Has a good Work environment" ((in 168 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 563 reviews)); "Poor management made up of people who don't know what they are doing and lack the industry standard common sense." ((in 461 reviews)); "Managers have to write observations on you for everything that you do good or bad." ((in 291 reviews)); "Like any car dealership you’re expected to work long hours and come in on off days" ((in 242 reviews)); "There is no work life balance for managers working 10+ hours a day 5 days a week." ((in 234 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 Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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367 reviews

3.0

Jun 10, 2010

Great for part-time gig in college

Inventory associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays above average for retail, part-time can receive tuition reimbursement up to $1,500.

Cons

Work outside in various weather conditions, sucks when understaffed, scheduling of staff is poor, ;unethical techniques used to sale cars, company focuses on cutting cost on everything' when cars are brought in for oil change recycled oil is utilized. Work can be daunting when every employee is not fulfilling his/her responsibilities.

4.0

Oct 12, 2009

Overall a good place to work

Inventory associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay for the job, good direct boss, and low-stress environment. It was a great job to get through college.

Cons

Fellow employees were sometimes on the lazy side, and got upset if outperformed. That seems to be typical everywhere, though.

2.0

Aug 18, 2009

Inventory Associate

Inventory associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Time off when needed. Inventory is an easy job. People who work there are nice. Hours are not that bad.

Cons

Carmax is an o.k place to work. LGM has to much authority in hiring middle management. Picks friends over more competenet managers.

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