8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

Manager, CEC Interaction Analytics

Position Overview

As a Manager, CEC Interaction Analytics, you will lead initiatives that transform how CarMax evaluates and improves customer interactions within our Customer Experience Center (CEC) and with Skye virtual assistants. Your role will focus on deploying innovative analytics programs that leverage generative AI and speech analytics technology to create new insights and elevate performance across all levels of the organization. By leveraging data-driven strategies, you will empower associates, leaders, and product teams to deliver a consistently iconic customer experience, whether that be through our associates or AI agents. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with teams in Sales, Operations, Strategy, Marketing, and Product, driving measurable impact on customer satisfaction and business performance.

Team Overview

You will join the Retail Strategy team, specifically the Interaction Analytics group, which is responsible for automating and enhancing how we monitor and evaluate interactions with our customers. Our team leverages cutting-edge technology to provide actionable insights that improve the customer experiences we provide through our associates and CarMax virtual assistants. We set a high bar for collaboration, accountability, and results, ensuring every interaction reflects CarMax's commitment to excellence.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute interaction analytics strategies to improve customer experience and operational performance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities, recommending impactful projects and initiatives.
• Lead roadmap planning for Interaction Analytics and collaborate across departments to implement solutions.
• Train and coach team members on speech analytics tools and best practices.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting and quality monitoring programs.
• Communicate insights and test results effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contact center operations, speech analytics, data analytics, consumer insights, strategy, or consulting.
• 2+ years of leadership experience, managing teams or large-scale initiatives.
• Proven ability to translate objectives into actionable plans and timelines.
• Strong skills in building cross-functional partnerships and driving collaboration.
• Exceptional planning, analysis, and decision-making abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and adapt to ambiguity.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn and manage technical systems, with speech analytics experience preferred.
• Knowledge of speech analytics best practices and industry applications.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or PowerBI preferred.

Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the CarMax Midtown Office (Richmond, VA) and associates will work onsite 4 days per week.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role