Customer Accounts Advisor

Aaron's, LLC; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet pay

Career advancement

PTO (vacation, sick, holidays)

Sundays off + one weekday off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Aaron’s in Lansing, MI is seeking a Customer Accounts Advisor to drive payments and lease renewals while delivering exceptional service to customers. You will build relationships over the phone and in person to move customers toward ownership of their merchandise.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, appointment scheduling, and effective communication to resolve accounts. Eligible for performance-based incentives in addition to hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and listen attentively.
• Ability to explain information clearly and handle difficult conversations.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Uphold the Aaron’s Brand and protect company assets.
• Passion for making a positive difference in customers’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Customer Accounts Manager in setting and achieving daily, weekly and monthly revenue and renewal goals.
• Maintain accurate customer account records in the store system, including payment appointments and account history.
• Build strong customer relationships to support ownership goals and drive sales.
• Manage collections and renewals by counseling customers and contacting those with expired or unrenewed agreements by phone or home visits, as required.
• Assist with merchandise returns and guest deliveries as directed by management.
• Maintain accurate daily route sheets and weekly maintenance sheets.
• Loading, appropriately securing product and safely operating the company vehicle.
• Clean and certify returned merchandise.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Active listening

Clear explanations

Difficult conversations

Multitasking

Organization

Negotiation

Persuasion

Brand protection

Customer impact

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Customer Accounts Advisor

The salary range for this role is $14.25 to $15.00 per hour*. This position is also eligible for incentive pay based on performance.

Aaron’s Customer Accounts Advisor serve as coaches to our customers. They drive payment collections and lease agreement renewals by understanding lease agreement benefits and ensuring customers are 100% satisfied with their product. As a Customer Accounts Advisor, you will build relationships with our customers over the phone and face-to-face to bring them one step closer to ownership of their merchandise.

What We Offer

The hourly rate and eligibility for performance-based incentive pay are just part of our total compensation package for team members. Although not an all-inclusive list, below are some of the benefits that may be important to you and your family. **

• On Demand Pay through Dayforce Wallet – request pay you’ve earned in between paydays. We’ve found this to be one of the most popular programs with our associates!
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and holidays.
• Sunday off plus one day off during the week. All locations are open six (6) days per week.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance – Select the plan that best suits you and your family.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with contribution matching.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free access to mental health resources, life coaching and more for you and your covered family members.
• Employee Purchase Program

Skills for Success

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and listen attentively.
• Ability to explain information clearly and handle difficult conversations.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Uphold the Aaron’s Brand and protect company assets.
• Passion for making a positive difference in customers’ lives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Customer Accounts Manager in setting and achieving daily, weekly and monthly revenue and renewal goals.
• Maintain accurate customer account records in the store system, including payment appointments and account history.
• Build strong customer relationships to support ownership goals and drive sales.
• Manage collections and renewals by counseling customers and contacting those with expired or unrenewed agreements by phone or home visits, as required.
• Assist with merchandise returns and guest deliveries as directed by management.
• Maintain accurate daily route sheets and weekly maintenance sheets.
• Loading, appropriately securing product and safely operating the company vehicle.
• Clean and certify returned merchandise.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age for positions within the United States and at least 18 years of age in Canada.
• Requires a valid state driver’s license and compliance with the Company’s Driver Qualification Policy, including satisfactory MVR (driving record).
• Must be able to be DOT certified, if required in location of position.
• Able to work a schedule of hours varying from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on your own and up to 300 lbs. assisted with appropriate equipment and/or another associate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail/customer service experience.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• High energy with the ability to effectively perform all functions of the store.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

* Note that 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. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission or any other form of compensation that is allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid, and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

** Benefits vary based on full-time and part-time employment status.

C0864 - N Lansing *GN-N*

Lansing

MI