History of Aaron’s Rent to Own

Aaron’s is one of America’s biggest retail shops that allows you to lease items, and eventually purchase them, if you wish to do so.  The company was founded back in 1955 by R. Charles Loudermilk.    Today, their main headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Today, they have over 1000 nationwide, as well as franchised stores and office furniture based stores.  In 2007, the company has also expanded their business into Canada as well.

Job Description / Average Wage

Sales Associate: You will be responsible for helping customers pick out the items that they want for their home.  You will discuss pricing options, as well as show them what will work for them.  You will write up orders, as well as make sure that everything is what they want.  You will be paid $8 to $15 a hour.

Cashier / Customer Service: You will process the orders at the counter.  You will assist the customer with any problems that they may have.  You will also answer phones, and file paperwork.  You will also help the delivery drivers with the upcoming orders, and planning the schedule.  Average pay is around $8 to $11 a hour.

Account Manager: As an account manager, you’re going to follow up on orders, as well as ensure that the orders are all processed properly.  You will also assist customers with any problems or concerns that they may have over the phone.  The average wage for an account manager is anyhwere from $10 to $13 a hour.

Delivery Driver: You will load up furniture, and deliver it to the home. You will also have to repossess furniture and items, when a customer doesn’t pay their bill.  The average pay for this job is $9 to $13 a hour.

General Manager: The general manager is going to run the whole store.  You’re going to help with opening, closing the store, as well as ensuring that all the employees are doing the appropriate tasks.  You’re also going to ensure that the duties are performed according to corporate standards.  Any issues will be reported to the main district manager.  The average wage is anyhwere from $23,000 to $33,000 a year.

Benefits

• You will get ALL Sundays off
• Incentive bonuses
• You can get referral bonuses as well
• Insurance
• 401(K)
• Sick, Vacation, as well as holiday pay

How to apply

If you want to get a job here, you can either request an application at your local Aaron’s, or if you wish, you can look for openings online.  Here, you will be able to find openings at your local store, as well as apply for them.