Operations Support Specialist
This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and requires travel up to 90% of the time. Applicants in CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NY, RI, VT, and WA are not eligible for this posting.
Operations Support Specialists Drive Company Standards and Performance
This position is responsible for driving company standards, ensuring consistent execution of Aaron's programs, driving the right account behaviors, activities, and accountability for the GenNext stores.
The Details
Analyze & Improve Store Performance : Identify underperforming stores within an assigned region based on company goals and collaborate with Regional Managers (RMs) and General Managers (GMs) to drive performance improvements in sales, leasing, and collections.
Eliminate Root Causes of Inefficiencies : Diagnose unsuccessful processes, implement corrective actions, and train staff on proper execution to ensure operational excellence and sustained success.
Collections & Account Management : Focus on reducing charge-offs by actively monitoring and addressing high-risk accounts in assigned stores. Review Daily Call Activity (AM / PM) and coach store teams on behaviors that improve customer engagement and account resolution. Identify trends and discuss improvement opportunities with store teams and RMs.
Sales & Revenue Growth : Drive initiatives to improve sales, repeat business, and revenue-generating activities. Coach teams on closing techniques, upselling strategies, and customer experience best practices.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting : Utilize key reports to identify coaching and training opportunities.
Training & Development : Ensure Customer Account Advisors (CAAs), Customer Account Managers (CAMs), and Sales Associates complete required training and compliance courses, reinforcing a deep understanding of best practices.
Field Support for Underperforming Stores : Act as a key resource for RMs and leadership teams to assist with operational challenges, staffing needs, and turnaround efforts.
Extensive Travel Required : Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to support assigned markets and execute improvement strategies.
What You Need :
Bachelor's Degree preferred Minimum of 5 years of related work experience to include, but not limited to, retail operations Deep understanding and proficiency of the Aaron's renewal program normally acquired with at least 4 years of experience Deep understanding of the ABCDs of selling and demonstrated ability to translate to account behaviors in an effective manner normally acquired with at least 4 years of experience
Required Skills and Competencies :
Strong knowledge of Aaron's operational standards and procedures Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Strong organizational skills and high sense of urgency for action Extremely flexible with the ability to easily shift priorities with a can-do attitude in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Time management Demonstrates efficiency and persistence, managing own time and ensuring engagement deadlines and objectives are met Communication Understanding of effective communication
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 :
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
hrsupport@aarons.com.
Operation Specialist • Atlanta, GA, US