District Manager In Training

Rent-A-Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday off

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Health benefits

Life insurance

Discretionary PTO

Job summary

Rent-A-Center in Columbus, OH, is seeking a District Manager in Training to develop skills and prepare to lead a district. You will empower store managers, drive sales, and uphold a culture focused on exceptional customer service across a large market.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, decision-making, and travel, including weekends and overnights, to achieve operational excellence while stewarding assets and ensuring strong merchandising across stores.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of retail management experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to make confident decisions, resolve conflicts, and hire the right people.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and P&L budgeting skills.
• Outstanding speaking and writing abilities to mentor teams and report to leadership.
• A valid state driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Willingness for full-time schedule with weekend work, travel, and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Empower and develop talent through coaching to maximize retention and promotability.
• Drive business performance by achieving planned sales and gross profit targets.
• Manage account operations by overseeing district credit and collection targets.
• Cultivate a winning culture with a positive work environment and exceptional service.
• Ensure operational excellence with audits, expense control, and inventory management.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

P&L budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

About The Opportunity

Step into a role where leadership meets genuine connection. At Rent-A-Center, we empower our customers with a no-credit, worry-free policy, and we extend that same commitment to our talent by helping you own your career success.

As a District Manager in Training, you will prepare to lead a district by developing skills and experiences to inspire Store Managers, drive operational excellence, and foster a diverse, winning culture in our stores. This is not just about managing numbers; it is about communicating a clear vision, developing top talent, and delivering exceptional results across a large market.

What You Will Do

• Empower & Develop Talent: Lead through motivation and impactful coaching to maximize the retention, development, and promotability of coworkers.
• Drive Business Performance: Achieve planned sales and gross profit targets.
• Manage Account Operations: Oversee district credit and collection targets, ensuring all stores comply with established procedures and practices.
• Cultivate a Winning Culture: Establish a positive, productive work environment rooted in a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Protect company assets through rigorous execution of audits, expense management, and inventory control. Maintain high standards for merchandising and store readiness.

What You Bring to the Team

• 5 to 7 years of retail management experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proven ability to make confident decisions, resolve conflicts, and hire the right people to build an efficient team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and P&L budgeting skills to manage resources effectively.
• Outstanding speaking and writing abilities to effectively mentor teams, document development plans, and report to the Regional Vice President.
• A valid state driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to commit to a full-time, active schedule, which includes frequent weekend work, travel, and overnights. The role may also require standing, walking, bending, and frequently lifting or moving heavy merchandise.

Why Rent-A-Center?

We are built on creating opportunities, which is why we champion growth from within. Elevate your potential and enjoy:

• Unmatched Work-Life Balance: Enjoy every Sunday off because our stores are closed!
• Financial Wellness: Benefit from company-wide weekly pay, performance-based bonus potential, and a 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and short/long-term disability.
• Additional Protections: Life insurance (including spouse/dependent coverage), Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Generous Perks: Discretionary Time Off (PTO) and an award-winning culture.