Customer Accounts Advisor

Dev; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays off

401(k) plan with contribution matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading retail company in Albany, Georgia, is hiring a Customer Account Advisor. This role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring payment collections, and building relationships through phone and in-person interactions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and retail experience. The company offers an inclusive environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan and health insurance. Join us to make a difference in customers' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without help.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and document payment appointments.
• Contact customers who have not renewed their lease agreements.
• Assist with merchandise returns and deliveries.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Aarons to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Aarons

Job Description

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 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.

Aaron’s Customer Account Advisors serve as coaches to our customer, driving payment collections and lease agreement renewals by understanding lease agreement benefits and ensuring customers are 100% satisfied with the product. As a Customer Account Advisor, you will build relationships with our customers over the phone and face‑to‑face to help bring them one‑step closer to ownership.

Skills for Success: Customer Account Advisors can 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.

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.
• 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.

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 multitask effectively.
• Uphold the Aaron’s Brand and protect company assets.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

Aaron’s Total Rewards

Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes:

• Sundays off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
• Physical and financial well‑being programs
• Employee Business Resource Groups
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid paternal leaveStock purchase plans
• Pay on Demand

Benefits vary based on full‑and part‑time employment status.

About Aaron’s

At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease‑to‑ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.

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, and other protected characteristics.