Manager Trainee

Waukegan, IL

Manager Trainee

The salary range for this role is $17.75 to $18.25 per hour.* This position is also eligible for incentive pay based on performance.

Manager Trainees Grow With Us

You’ll never be bored in this role – and that’s a good thing! As a Manager Trainee, you’ll play a key role in both customer accounts and sales operations, learning all aspects of the business from the ground up. You’ll assist with lease agreement renewals, support the sales process, and help ensure our customers receive the best service possible. This position is designed to prepare you for future leadership opportunities within the company, all while gaining hands-on experience and valuable skills that can shape a rewarding career.

The Details

What You Need:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Solid organizational and time management abilities

  • A customer-first mindset with strong service orientation

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

  • Basic computer proficiency

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist customers with lease agreement renewals and payments

  • Resell the benefits of timely renewals and maintain positive relationships with customers

  • Support the sales team in daily operations and the customer experience

  • Help process deliveries and returns as directed by management

  • Clean and certify merchandise in the Quality Assurance Center

  • Maintain accurate customer information in the store system

  • Safely operate company vehicles to deliver or retrieve merchandise

  • Load, secure, and protect product during transport

  • Complete vehicle maintenance and route documentation

  • Perform responsibilities of Customer Accounts Manager and Sales roles as directed

Additional Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Valid state Driver’s License and compliance with DOT requirements (U.S.)

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without help and up to 300 lbs. with a dolly (training provided)

  • Neatly groomed and professional appearance

  • Flexible schedule with availability between 8 am to 9 pm

Aaron’s Total Rewards

Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes:**

  • Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan with company match

Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s discretion, consistent with the law.

Posted 2026-01-21

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