Fast Track To General Manager

Job ID 45687 Date posted 06/19/2023 Location: Hamilton, Canada

We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

This is a non-exempt role, paid an hourly wage. The average pay reflected includes base wages for average hours scheduled and average incentive compensation for this role over a twelve month time period. All average pay/compensation amounts are estimates and are not guarantees of any specific hourly wage or incentive compensation amount, nor of future performance.

Basic Function Learn to direct management of an Aaron’s store with profit and loss responsibility. Asset management, customer growth and maintenance, revenue production, personnel development and inventory control are key result areas of this position. The Big 5 is done daily.

Reporting Reports directly to the Regional Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and organize to meet or exceed forecasted financial goals
• Ensure accurate and timely bank deposits
• Ensure adequate availability of merchandise at all times
• Assist with physically monitoring the back door whenever inventory movement occurs
• Learn recruiting and staffing procedures for a store
• Learn to facilitate and reconcile inventories by Wednesday of every week
• Safeguard all company assets
• Accurately report financial measures and transactions
• Learn to close all lease agreements properly
• Assist with training and developing of store associates
• The Acquisition and Maintenance of Customers
• Maintain company vehicles within safe operating standards
• Ensure all returned merchandise is certified, reclassified and priced.
• Responsible for all renewal activity
• Assist with completion of quality control calls on all new lease agreements within 1 business day of delivery
• Provide a safe, clean environment for customers and associates
• Learn and execute all customer service programs, company guidelines and policies
• Achieve planned growth and profit goals
• Ensure published hours of store operations are met
• Assist with return authorization

Requirements

• Professional appearance
• Licensure and Background requirements
• Demonstrated selling skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Proven managerial skills
• Satisfactory MVR (driving record), D.O.T. physical/certification in states that require it, a valid Driver’s License and compliance with the Company’s Driver Qualification Policy
• Effective organizational skills
• Minimum of 3 years of prior specialty retail management experience
• High level of energy

Total Rewards

Benefits

Team members enjoy access to career training and advancement opportunities, and are rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes

• Paid time off including vacation days, sick days and holidays
• Team Member purchase discounts

About Aaron’s

At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout Canada and the United States. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where team members’ differences are celebrated. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other ground protected under applicable human rights legislation. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact

Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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