Summary:

Responsible for ensuring that all daily operations are prioritized and performed for approximately 8-12 stores base on geography.  Asset management, customer growth, revenue production and personnel development are key a key focus of this role. In addition, will be responsible for oversight/managing two additional regions and responsibility over Regional Managers in multiple geographical areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

Identify key talent and develop them to take on other management roles within the organizationContinuously monitor staffing levelsCommunicate expectations and work with associates to establish goalsEnsure associates understand their role and are properly trainedProvide timely communication and feedback pertaining to store and personnel issuesConduct performance appraisals for associatesRegional Manager development

Sales, Marketing & Advertising

Provide recommendations to Divisional Vice President and partner with field marketing team to create advertising campaigns that assist the store in meeting sales goalsDrive sales and marketing both internally and externallyMonitor our competition’s sales and marketing activities monthlyPrepare monthly goals and conduct monthly P&L meetingsEnsure proper telephone sales procedures are utilized

Operations & Inventory Control

Ensure stores within the region are in compliance with best practices and operational proceduresEnsure store opening and closing procedures are performedParticipate in audits as requiredMonitor all inventory related documents for accuracyMonitor pricing determinations for clearance itemsMonitor bad debt and write-off expensesAnalyze and monitor inventory levelsWork with the Fleet Department to manage DOT and fleet maintenanceEnsure legal compliance with all applicable state and federal laws

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 8 years of progressive operational managerial experience with a multi-unit region

Required Skills and Competencies:

Proven demonstration of strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skillsHigh level of energyMaintain professional appearance A history of demonstrated selling skillsEffective organizational skillsProven managerial skillsCommunication – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. This includes the ability to describe or explain complex processes and issues in a concise mannerPersuasion and collaboration – Nurtures and builds effective partnerships with clients to achieve results; team player, comfortable working on multiple teams/projects simultaneously and independently, as neededImprovement and innovation – Champions change, continuous improvement and innovation and supports others in the pursuit of theseTime management – Demonstrates efficiency and persistence, managing own time and ensuring engagement deadlines and objectives are metTravel is required in this role.Satisfactory MVR (driving record), D.O.T. physical/certification in states that require it, a valid Driver’s and comply with the Aaron’s Driver Qualification Policy.   Must pass a drug screening and criminal background investigation A job performance reference check is also required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by employees assigned to this classification.