Customer Accounts Advisor

About the role

We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry, known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

Responsibilities

• The Work 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.
• Aid 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.

Requirements

• United States: at least 21 years old with a valid state Driver’s License and compliance with the Company’s Driver Qualification Policy; including satisfactory MVR (driving record).
• Canada: at least the age of 18. 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 multitasking effectively.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Uphold the Aaron’s Brand and protect company assets.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Proficient computer skills.

Skills for Success

• Connect and relate well to people.
• Demonstrate empathy.
• Listen attentively.
• Explain things simply and easily.
• Successfully navigate difficult conversations.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, negotiation and persuasion skills are necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $16.50 to $17.50 per hour/annually*. This position is also eligible for incentive pay based on performance.

Schedule

The work schedule varies from 8 am to 9 pm.

Qualifications

• Must meet DOT requirements to obtain certification in required states (United States).
• Must be able 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 multitasking effectively.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Uphold the Aaron’s Brand and protect company assets.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Proficient computer skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.

Company Information

• Aaron’s Total Rewards Benefits: Includes paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with contribution matching.
• About Aaron’s: We offer sales and lease-to-own of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada.
• Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.