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WOW - what a way to kick off 2024 🎉 ! We're thrilled to be #1 on Built In's Best Places to Work in Boston list and #3 in the US overall! These awards celebrate "companies that provide the most attractive total rewards packages for their employees." And that makes this recognition especially meaningful to us. We're proud to offer our Gurus an array of benefits, programs, and perks that empower them to thrive personally and professionally in their daily lives 🌱 🏆 🚀 CarGurus helps people confidently buy and sell cars exactly how they want--AND we're a fantastic place to work. Join us for the ride! Check out our Built In profile: https://lnkd.in/e-iNb336 Explore our open roles: https://lnkd.in/grt24vtE #GreatToBeAGuru #BPTW2024 #2024BuiltInBest

Join us in celebrating Jackie Anthony, Director of National Accounts, for being honored as one of the "Top Women in Retail" by Auto Remarketing! 🙌 Jackie's passion for supporting the success of her team and clients is unmatched. 🔍 Learn more about Jackie and all the 2024 honorees: https://cargur.us/14XG1r Cherokee Media Group

🌟 MEET THE GURUS 🌟 Say hello to Brian Gagnon, Senior Manager of Credit and Collections! 🚙 Brian leads a dynamic team of finance professionals in the US and UK, dedicated to assisting our dealer-customers with billing inquiries and driving continuous improvement in our billing and payment process ❤️ Brian joined CG in 2017, just after his daughter was born. He's been especially grateful for the flexibility he's had to be part of special moments and milestones in her life during his 7 years as a Guru 🗺️ Brian has traveled all over the world—from Vietnam to Peru to Spain. He's learned to travel light, get immersed through local cuisine, and plan ahead to ensure he doesn't miss the must-see attractions #GreatToBeAGuru #MeetTheGurus

🌟 MEET THE GURUS 🌟 Say hello to Ellie O'Connell, Sales Operations Manager! 🚙 Ellie, based in our Dublin office, leads the UK Sales Operations team. She and her team assist reps and managers throughout the sales process on everything from contract development and process improvement to reporting and analytics ❤️ Ellie especially loves the fast pace and broad nature of her role, which exposes her to a number of people and functions at CG. Her passion for helping colleagues make their day-to-day work better is a big reason why she won a CarGurus Core Values Award for collaboration 🎨 Ellie expresses her creativity through drawing and painting. She finds it therapeutic and is actively trying to devote more time to it this year #GreatToBeAGuru #MeetTheGurus

Our Mid-Year Review is now live, providing an update on key market trends influencing pricing, demand, and supply. Highlights include: ↘ Prices are moderating: The average price of a used car is $28,496, down 8% year-over-year, while the average new car price is $50,214, down 3.3%. 🚗 Sedans hit the sweet spot: The hunt for affordability is translating to an uptick in demand for new compact sedans. Sales demand for the body style is up 17% year-over-year. ⚡ Oversupply of new EVs is moderating prices: The market days supply for new EVs is 117, compared to 78 for internal combustion engine vehicles and 54 for hybrids. New EV prices have declined by 9% from the peak in January 2023, while used prices are down 24%. 📚 See the full report for more: https://cargur.us/14zQsg

“Life is short. If you have an opportunity to work on something you're excited about and make a difference at the same time, jump on it." We're thrilled that Ish Elshareef jumped on our Chief Product Officer role. Read more about his vision and what excites him about CarGurus so far in this new Built In article 💡 🚗 🚙 https://bit.ly/3VADJvD #GreatToBeAGuru

Strong leaders grow their people. And people who feel supported in their careers become strong leaders themselves. Thank you to Comparably for recognizing our commitment to development at CarGurus 🏆 🚗 🚙 #GreatToBeAGuru

🌟 MEET THE CG COMMUNITY 🌟 Introducing our LGBTQ+@CarGurus Employee Resource Group (ERG)! ❤️ LGBTQ+@CG provides LGBTQIA+ employees with social, skill-building, and professional support while fostering visibility and empowerment in the broader community. Senior Director of Consumer Sales and Service Carly Massey and IT Service Desk Analyst Brendan Gibbons lead this ERG 🏳️🌈 Year round, they share their energy and advocacy beyond CG by supporting organizations like The Trevor Project and SAGE. Their partnership with Out in Tech connects them with mentorship pairings and opportunities to build websites for LGBTQ+ grassroots orgs 🎉 LGBTQ+@CG is especially proud of its #PrideMonth programming. Events include an inspiring panel on navigating the corporate landscape, marching in Boston's Pride for the People parade, and a rainbow-themed crafting event co-hosted with our AccessAbility@CarGurus ERG #GreatToBeAGuru #MeetTheGurus

What a night! What an honor! Thanks to the Boston Business Journal for a fantastic evening celebrating Boston's best workplaces, and to the Gurus who shared their honest feedback to land us on the list. We're so proud of what we've built and excited for what's ahead 🏆 🚗 🚙 Want to join us for the ride? View open roles here: https://bit.ly/3GRujDd #GreatToBeAGuru #BBJBPTW