Fast Tracker to General Manager

Aaron's
Chicago, IL

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 with 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.

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

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


Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of prior specialty retail management experience
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional appearance
  • High level of energy
  • Demonstrated selling skills
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Proven managerial skills
  • Licensure and Background requirements
  • 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


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 the United States and Canada. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact [email protected].
Posted 2025-11-24

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