Sales Manager

Talent Acquisition/Human Resources, The Aaron's Family of Companies•Wilkesboro, NC

10d•$13 - $14

About The Position

Aaron’s Sales Managers are central to the customer service experience in its sales and lease-to-own retail stores. They generate leads, close lease agreements, process renewal payments, and handle merchandise to keep showroom floors maintained, priced, and merchandised to company standards. The role also involves building customer and vendor relationships, setting sales goals, developing marketing strategies to drive new business, maintaining service logs, communicating with service providers and customers, and assisting the General Manager with store operations. Sales Managers may help with deliveries when a driver is unavailable. The position pays $12.75 to $13.50 per hour and is eligible for performance-based incentive pay. Aaron’s describes its workplace as team-oriented, high-energy, and recognition-based, with career advancement opportunities. The role requires a variable schedule within the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and physical handling of merchandise, including lifting up to 50 pounds independently and up to 300 pounds with assistance and appropriate equipment.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Aptitude for marketing.
Passion for making a difference in people’s lives and building strong personal connections.
Meet the minimum age requirement: 21 in the United States or 18 in Canada.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with the Company’s Driver Qualification Policy, including a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to become DOT certified if required at the location in the United States.
Ability to work varying hours within a schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 300 pounds with assistance and appropriate equipment and/or another associate.

Nice To Haves

Retail or customer service management experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
High energy and ability to effectively perform all store functions.
Proper telephone etiquette.
Professional appearance.

Responsibilities

Generate leads and close lease agreements.
Process renewal payments.
Handle merchandise and maintain showroom floors so they are maintained, priced, and merchandised according to company standards.
Build long-lasting customer and vendor relationships.
Set sales goals and drive new business using marketing strategies.
Maintain accurate service logs and communicate regularly with service providers and customers.
Assist the General Manager with operational functions.
Assist with deliveries when a driver is unavailable.
Uphold the Aaron’s brand and protect company assets.

Benefits

On-demand access to earned pay between paydays through Dayforce Wallet.
Career advancement opportunities.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Sunday off plus one additional day off during the week.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts (United States only).
401(k) plan with contribution matching (United States only).
Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health resources, life coaching, and other support for employees and covered family members.
Employee Purchase Program.
Performance-based incentive pay.