Credit Manager

Buddy's Home Furnishings; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Buddy's Home Furnishings in Newnan, Georgia is seeking a Customer Account Manager to oversee customer account management and maintain store operations effectively. Key responsibilities include acquiring and managing customer accounts while ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

The ideal candidate will have two years of relevant experience in Rent-to-Own or retail, along with strong communication and organizational skills. A professional appearance and effective negotiation abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with employees and customers.
• Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain customers.
• Manage customer accounts and document commitments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutes.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Established collection skills

Good communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Proficient in POS system

Professional appearance

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Two years’ experience in Rent-to-Own, retail, or customer service

Job description

Position Title: Customer Account Manger

Reports to: General Manager

Status: Hourly

The Credit Manager along with the Sales Manager are the second in charge at the individual branch location. The Credit Manager performs a wide variety of job functions at the direction of the General Manager, assisting and coordinating store activities to ensure safe, professional and profitable operations. The Credit Manager is accountable for meeting company objectives; maintain company quality standards and adhering to company policies.

Principal Accountabilities

• Acquire and Maintain Customers
• Act as a customer liaison who resells the benefits of timely rental/lease agreement renewal payments
• Assist in managing store personnel; may direct activities of one or more employees
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes
• Decipher, prepare and review store reports
• Document all customer commitments
• Ensure company standards for renewals, delinquencies and store collections are satisfied
• Fill out paperwork for submission to corporate support
• Manage customer accounts
• Follow monthly marketing plans and maintain internal quality control standards
• Managing inventory and cash assets
• Prepare daily work schedules, delivery schedules, assign tasks, enforce company policy
• All other duties deemed necessary for effective store management

Requirements For Credit Manager

• Effective organizational skills
• Established collection skills
• Good communication skills
• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Learn and become proficient in POS system
• Maintain professional appearance
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over the phone with employees and customers
• Negotiate and resolve conflict
• Plan, organize, delegate, coordinate and follow up various tasks and assignments
• Recognize and solve problems
• Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements
• Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates

Education And Experience

• Two years’ experience with Rent-to-Own, retail or other business emphasizing customer service, account management, sales and merchandising

General Physical Requirements

• Position routinely requires lifting, loading, moving, and using a dolly for merchandise 50-300 pounds
• Stooping, bending, pulling, climbing, reaching and grabbing as required
• Must be able to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliance, and electronics
• Prolonged driving and standing
• Must be able to work in and outdoors in a variety of climates and weather conditions.