So I Have A Phone Interview With CarMax Tomorrow..

"Justin T. Westbrook" (justintylerwestbrook)
11/12/2014 at 21:27 • Filed to: CarMax, Help, Oppo

I recently applied for a "Sales Associate" position at CarMax, and they've set up a phone interview with me tomorrow at 2pm.

I'm just wondering if anyone here on Oppo could give me some tips or tricks, or maybe what to expect in the interview.

Full disclaimer: I've never sold cars before. Well.. there was that one time two summers ago where I went up to Brooklyn and helped my Uncle and his buddies "settle some debts".. but its never been my job.

So yea, wish me luck.

DISCUSSION (16)

For Sweden > Justin T. Westbrook
11/12/2014 at 21:35

Brooklyn and helped my Uncle and his buddies "settle some debts"..

( o_O)

( ._.)

[backs away slowly]

[runs]

bob and john > Justin T. Westbrook
11/12/2014 at 21:37

Dont mention doug:P

Funktheduck > bob and john
11/12/2014 at 21:38

I disagree. He should totally mention Doug

Justin T. Westbrook > bob and john
11/12/2014 at 21:40

Haha I thought about it! I've done some Front Page stuff on Jalopnik lately and thought it would be a nice touch, but I fear Doug may have ruined that.

promoted by the color red > Justin T. Westbrook
11/12/2014 at 21:41

Don't mention Doug Demuro at all.

Ducky > Justin T. Westbrook
11/12/2014 at 21:42

being interested in cars might not be a positive. keep that in mind. you're there to move cars, not to educate on cars. you're selling yourself first and cars second. most people don't give a fuck about the vehicle and just want to hear from the people

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > Justin T. Westbrook
11/12/2014 at 21:47

I've never sold cars before. Well.. there was that one time two summers ago where I went up to Brooklyn and helped my Uncle and his buddies "settle some debts".. but its never been my job.

Kinja'd!!!

Justin T. Westbrook > promoted by the color red
11/12/2014 at 21:49

So it's 2:1 NOT to mention Doug. Okay.

Tohru > For Sweden
11/12/2014 at 21:57

If you run from a made man you only die tired.

For Sweden > Tohru
11/12/2014 at 22:55

Are Italians known as good sprinters?

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Justin T. Westbrook
11/13/2014 at 11:34

Just a tip, they will google you. Probably best to not have a picture with "Carmax Sucks" up when they do google you.

Jimmy Tango > Justin T. Westbrook
11/13/2014 at 11:42

Hope this still get to you in time. You should tell them that you are the nicest guy people around you think you are, however, in the bone you are a really zealous salesperson. You are always helpful with requests customers sent your way, yet align their goal closely to yours.

Your job won't be learning everything there is about cars, but everything there is for a customer to sign the dotted line. Be it CarMax money back guarantee, available MaxCare, or wide array of financial options, there is nothing bigger matter to you than the smile you put on customers' face and your bank account.

It's going to be a win-win-win situation.

Tohru > For Sweden
11/13/2014 at 13:33

No, but I doubt you can run faster than a .45 ACP

Justin T. Westbrook > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
11/13/2014 at 22:29

Perhaps. *Googles self*

Justin T. Westbrook > Jimmy Tango
11/13/2014 at 22:33

Indeed! Great tips there. The phone interview went pretty good. I have a physical interview Tuesday. We went over what the training and sales process would be. I'm still a little unsettled at the fear of commission sales, but the one I've applied to is on a large military base, and I know they move vehicles around a lot.

She said they expect a salesman to move at least 10 cars a month. Both she and I agreed that figure seemed more than reasonable, but my parents aren't convinced. Considering I'd be working at least 25 days of the month, I feel pretty confident in a 7-10 hour shift I'd be able to move at least 10 a month. She said the volume they function at doesn't make it an issue.

My little bit of homework on the company and their sales process impressed her. All it takes is 10 minutes on a website to impress people, that will always be my interview advice.

Jimmy Tango > Justin T. Westbrook
11/17/2014 at 13:07

It seems that the job is in the bag. This is a suggestion you may or may not want to follow.

Step1: create a separate account that rivals Doug on finding CarMax Oppo friendly cars.
Step2: provide quotes to Oppos when you are idle, of course I meant MaxCare Quote.

Step3: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$