Customer Accounts Manager

About the role

The Customer Accounts Manager role is a key position within Aaron’s, an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry. 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
• Aid the General Manager with operational functions which include account recommendations, payment frequency and payment history to monitor accuracy
• Build authentic customer relationships to support customers in their ownership goals and drive sales
• Manage the collections process by counseling customers to gain timely lease/merchandise renewals
• Review and close lease agreements, which includes confirming customer identification, collecting money and obtaining customer signatures on lease agreements
• Contact customers who have not renewed merchandise agreements
• Maintain customers contact over the phone and through home visits
• Update customers information and maintain accuracy
• Manage entire accounts staff to achieve daily, weekly and monthly accounts department goals
• Clean and certify merchandise in the cleaning station for all merchandise 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 other 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 college or two years of previous management 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

• Can connect and relate well to people
• Demonstrate empathy
• Listen attentively
• Successfully navigate difficult conversations
• Strong leadership, multi-tasking, organizational, and negotiation/persuasion skills are essential

Benefits

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

Pay and Schedule

The salary range for this role is $13.50 to $14.25 per hour/annually. This position is also eligible for incentive pay based on performance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

About Aaron’s

Aaron’s is 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class.