Customer Accounts Advisor

Aaron's • Marshall, TX

101d • $12 - $13

About The Position

As a Customer Account Advisor at Aaron's, you will serve as a coach to our customers, driving payment collections and lease agreement renewals by understanding lease agreement benefits and ensuring customers are 100% satisfied with the product. You will build relationships with our customers over the phone and face-to-face to help bring them one step closer to ownership. Customer Account Advisors are expected to connect and relate well to people, demonstrate empathy, listen attentively, explain things simply and easily, and successfully navigate difficult conversations. Strong multi-tasking, organizational, negotiation, and persuasion skills are necessary. Like all Aaron's team members, they share our purpose and passion for making a real difference in the lives of others and the rewards that come from creating strong personal connections for life.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old in the United States with a valid state Driver's License and compliance with the Company's Driver Qualification Policy; including satisfactory MVR (driving record).
• Must be at least 18 years old in Canada.
• Must meet DOT requirements to obtain certification in required states (United States).
• Ability to work schedule of hours varying from 8 am to 9 pm.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without help and up to 300 lbs. with the assistance of a dolly.
• Two years of retail/customer service experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High energy with the ability to effectively perform all functions of the store and multitask effectively.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Uphold the Aaron's Brand and protect company assets.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of retail/customer service experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attainment and upkeep of customers' accounts including maintaining updated customer information in the store computer system and documenting all customer payment appointments.
• Direct contact with customers who have not renewed their Lease agreement(s) both in home visits and over the phone.
• Sell customers on the benefits of timely lease agreement renewal payments.
• Assist the Customer Account Manager in setting and achieving daily, weekly and monthly revenue and renewal goals.
• Assist with merchandise returns and guest deliveries as directed by management.
• Clean and certify merchandise in the Quality Assurance Center for all items personally returned.
• Complete and maintain weekly vehicle maintenance sheet and route sheets daily.
• Load, secure and protect product in company vehicle.
• Safely operate company vehicle.
• Assist the Sales Team as needed.
• Any reasonable duties requested by management.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.
• Outstanding career training and competitive performance incentives.
• Excellent advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED