Business Operations Associate

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

Car Max, the way your career should be!

As a Business Operations Associate, you will be the backbone of our store operations, ensuring smooth and accurate processing of sales, auctions, and appraisals. This role combines exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You’ll handle cash management, audit and process critical paperwork, and provide clear communication to customers and internal teams—all while upholding Car Max’s commitment to transparency and integrity.

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and guiding them through paperwork processes.
• Process and audit paperwork for retail and wholesale sales, including deal jackets, finance contracts, and DMV documentation.
• Manage auction and appraisal transactions, ensuring accurate titles, payoffs, and proper documentation for funding.
• Handle cash management tasks, including receiving payments, preparing deposits, and maintaining security protocols.
• Train and mentor new associates and support store operations by assisting multiple departments and balancing overflow traffic.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and reconciliation of missing information while maintaining accuracy.
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately for compliance and reporting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems with intermediate PC skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for customer and team interactions.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and adherence to Car Max policies.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

$17.40 - $36.90

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

Full-time Hourly or Commission/Incentive Eligible Associates:

• 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.
• 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus one floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Full-time Salaried Associates 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.

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.