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Carmax to open technology center along Canal Walk; hire over 50 new employees

Posted at 5:59 PM, Feb 09, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-09 21:06:23-05

RICHMOND, Va. – CarMax, Inc. will open a new digital and technology innovation center downtown along the Canal Walk.

To accommodate the demand for technology positions in support of its business, the fast-growing retailer plans to lease a 26,000 square feet space in the historic Lady Byrd building at 140 Virginia St.

Built in 1894, the multi-use commercial building has been used as the Virginia Paper Company, a hat factory, a concert venue and various other commercial purposes including offices. The space was formerly occupied by Toad’s Place and the club Off the Hookah is a tenant in the same building.

Over the next few months, CarMax plans to hire more than 50 associates for technology and digital positions, many who will work at this new spot. The second location will hold between 80 and 120 associates, some of which will come from the home office and some of which will be new hires.

Carmax’s corporate campus off Tuckahoe Creek Parkway will remain open.

CarMax said they plan to open 13-16 new stores nationwide each year for the next two years, leading to home office growth and new technology positions in support of stores and strategic initiatives.

“Team members have the opportunity to work in a unique environment similar to a startup, but backed by the support of a large, established company,” said Shamim Mohammad, senior vice president and chief information officer for CarMax. “We are looking for a variety of experience levels to develop best-in-class platforms and advance our website, mobile apps and associate platforms to help CarMax continue to deliver an unparalleled customer experience.”

Open technology and digital positions include a range of roles such as application architects, UX designers, security analysts and software developers.

They will be charged with using innovative technology to enhance the e-commerce capabilities that CarMax offers customers.

CarMax data shows that consumers often begin vehicle research online and complete the purchase in-store. This trend drives the need for new technology positions.

Currently, approximately 65% of visits to carmax.com come from something other than a laptop or desktop computer and approximately 90% of CarMax purchasers start on carmax.com or the CarMax mobile app.

“We are relentlessly customer focused and are testing and iterating constantly to improve their experience,” said Jim Lyski, chief marketing officer for CarMax. “We’re looking for individuals ready to help us seamlessly integrate the digital and store experience for our customers.”

Read more about CarMax’s digital technology career opportunities at jobs.carmaxdigital.com.

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