Do you have a competitive background in Management, Sales, Retail or Restaurants?
Opening a new location every 3.5 days, Aaron's (AAN on the NYSE) has a 2-part program we use to develop General Managers for our new locations!!
We have low debt and stable growth so you can build a long-term career here.
Keeping our turnover low with a great work environment, top-notch benefits and a largely full-time workforce, we have developed and awesome company culture.
We promote from within. All promotions are completely based on performance, and your performance is very trackable, so if you are highly-competitive and results driven, you should move through the program quickly.
After completion of the management program, as a GM you will receive a quarterly percentage of profit and revenue, work a 5-day week (no Sundays), and have complete control of your location. Come build your career with us!
Thanks for reviewing our opportunities. After you complete your application and assessment profile for a Management position, you can attach your info to all other Management folders within a drivable distance by just clicking the apply button and confirming your information. Please do so and our staff in those locations will consider you when opportunities are created! This is the job Description
for the Sales Manager portion of the program:
Basic Function
Manages the sales and marketing function in an Aaron's store. Major emphasis on telephone and floor sales, new customer growth, customer service program and store merchandising.
Reporting
Reports directly to the General Manager.
Supervises
Customer Service Representative (Product Technician with GM direction)
Primary Responsibilities
- Acquire and Maintain ongoing relationships with Customers
- Set weekly and monthly sales goals
- Update goal board daily
- Create and implement marketing strategies in the community to generate new sales
- Ensure that the showroom floor is merchandised per guidelines
- Ensure that all merchandise is accurately priced
- Handle service issues for customers immediately
- Assist General Manager with product ordering, including planning for future sales and events
- Maintain the store's warehouse in a neat and orderly manner
- Review and close lease-ownership agreements
Position Requires:
The skills to effectively perform all functions in the store
High energy level
Professional appearance
Good computer knowledge
Demonstrated sales skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent telephone etiquette
Must be able to lift, load or dolly merchandise that could weigh 50-300 pounds.
Pre-employment
Satisfactory MVR (driving record), DOT physical and drug screen, criminal background investigation with job performance reference check and required testing.