Used-car seller CarMax will hire 1,200 people for sales, service

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — CarMax (KMX) says it's hiring people for more than 1,200 jobs across the country at the nation's largest used-car chain.

The company said Wednesday that the move is to help CarMax meet seasonal staffing and expansion needs.

CarMax said the majority of the jobs are in sales and service operations, with additional positions in purchasing and the business office.

CEO Tom Folliard says CarMax is proud to offer jobs that provide training, development and benefits at a time when unemployment continues to be a concern.

The company operates more than 100 stores in 26 states.

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