Arona Home Essentials has a long legacy as an industry leader, with continued growth regardless of the economy.  We are currently operate over 56 stores in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Florida, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and Missouri.  We are currently looking for a Manager Trainee.

As a Manager Trainee you control your destiny. We have many General Managers that make in excess of 100,000.00 annually. Our manager salaries are some of the strongest in the industry and they also share in the monthly profits of their store. We promote based on merit not tenure. So your accomplishments will determine your success. If you are willing to put the effort in to learn our program, you will be rewarded!!! The pay range for this position is $16 - $20/hr depending on experience.

You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• -Paid time off including vacation days, personal days and holidays
• -Unlimited Bonus & Commission opportunities
• -Five-day work week, Sundays always off!
• -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability
• -Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• -401(k) with company match
• -Ongoing training and development

As a MANAGER TRAINEE, you will have the opportunity to learn the various facets of our business to help build a foundation for a management career at Arona!  In addition to supporting the overall needs of the store by assisting other associates, you will be primarily responsible for assisting the Customer Accounts Department with lease agreement renewals. At Arona you are making a difference – your dedicated attention to each customer helps bring them closer to their goal of ownership.  Come see why the difference is personal at Arona, connect with us today!

Job Duties

Collect Revenues and Protect Company Assets

• -Act as a customer counselor by discussing benefits of timely lease agreement renewal payments
• -Contact customers directly who have not paid their Lease agreement(s)

Customer Care

• -Contact customers over the phone and through field visits
• -Maintain and update customer database.
• -Assist with merchandise returns and customer deliveries as needed.

Additional Duties

• -Clean and certify returned merchandise in the Quality Assurance Center
• -Assist in the Field where necessary.

Position Requirements

• -Good communication and organizational skills
• -Position routinely requires lifting, loading, and “dollying" merchandise 50-300 pounds
• -Strong telephone etiquette
• -Maintain professional appearance.
• -21 years of age or older
• -Good driving skills with the ability to legally drive a Company Truck
• -Bi-lingual is a PLUS!

All Manager Trainees must have a satisfactory MVR (driving record), D.O.T. physical/certification in states that require it, a valid Driver’s License and comply with the Arona Driver Qualification Policy.  All Manager Trainees must pass a drug screen and criminal background investigation before beginning employment.  A job performance reference check is also required.

EEOC Statement

Arona Home Essentials an Equal Opportunity Employer