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CarMax

Business Office Associate - Lead

CarMax, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232

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7267 - Wichita - 10221 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita, Kansas, 67207

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Summary:

Peer leader and mentor to Business Operations Associates, responsible for delegation and follow-up of assigned work, processing and review of paperwork associated with sales and appraisal purchases, and providing and modeling iconic customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs all essential duties and responsibilities of Business Operations Associate at a successful level as needed.

Participates in the “Manager on Duty” role – responsible for delegating and directing the Business Office workflow including customer facing and non-customer facing tasks, answering questions related to transactions, and following up on assigned tasks.

Participate and/or lead weekly leadership calibration discussions (LAB Meetings) and develops plans for observing Associate performance and addressing individual developmental needs.

Mentors, coaches, and develops Associates in the Business Office to improve performance and grow next-level talent.

Serves as the functional expert for state-specific and CarMax process knowledge, to reinforce execution and navigate complex problem-solving.

Provides iconic customer service by listening, answering customer questions and resolving escalated customer concerns.

Collaborates between store and Home Office teams to reconcile critical accounting, compliance, and customer service functions.

Assesses risk in Asset Protection reviews and approves store cash handling procedures.

Assists store personnel, other locations, and all store departments in their daily functions while adhering to CarMax guidelines.

Qualifications:

Work requires ability to:

Model what good looks like when interacting with Associates, customers and vendors

Create maintain a positive work environment

Delegate effectively in order to meet deadlines

Follow up with Associates inside and outside of the Business Office

Make decisions using independent and sound judgment

Resolve customer and associate concerns

Read, interpret and transcribe data in to maintain accurate records

Understand numeric filing system

Use word processing, spreadsheet and other programs, displaying intermediate PC skills

Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment

Lift objects that weigh as much as 15-20 lbs

Speak and listen effectively while working with internal and external customers in person and over the phone

Complete CarMax provided training, allowing for cross-training and full coverage of Business Office

Working Conditions:

Pleasant but noisy office environment

May require walking or standing for extended periods of time

Flexible work hours with opening and closing shifts that includes nights, weekends, holidays

Wears CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times while working in the store

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.