Business Office Associate - Lead

7159 - Modesto - 4300 McHenry Ave, Modesto, California, 95356

As a Business Operations Associate Lead, you will mentor and guide Business Operations Associates while ensuring smooth operations across store departments. This leadership role combines team development, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. You’ll oversee critical processes such as cash management, transaction auditing, and paperwork accuracy—all while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. If you’re passionate about leadership and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

At Car Max, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

• Mentor and coach Business Operations Associates, supporting their growth and training.
• Serve as Manager on Duty, directing workflow, resolving transaction questions, and addressing customer concerns.
• Delegate and monitor Business Office tasks to maintain efficiency and accuracy, and assist store teams across departments, ensuring compliance with Car Max standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, explaining processes and answering questions clearly.
• Process and audit paperwork for retail sales, appraisals, DMV transactions, and funding documentation.
• Manage cash operations, including deposits, safe handling, and security protocols.
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Ability to create a positive, team-oriented environment and resolve customer or associate issues.
• Strong delegation, follow-up, and decision-making skills using sound judgment.
• Proficient in data interpretation, numeric filing systems, and intermediate PC applications (Word, Excel).
• Ability to multi-task in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and maintain accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for customer and associate interactions.
• Completion of Car Max-provided training for cross-functional Business Office coverage.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift 15–20 lbs, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

$23.10 - $36.90

Except as otherwise required by state law, Car Max Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit our Car Max Benefits website.

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

Car Max is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.