Educational Account Specialist

Woodwind & Brasswind; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Music & Arts is seeking a Commercial Accounts support specialist to assist Educational Representatives, Regional Managers, and other team members by delivering excellent customer service and accurate processing of orders and billing.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED (Accounting background preferred), 2–4 years of relevant experience, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Accounting degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming calls from customers, educational representatives and managers.
• Researches issues from questions, faxes or emails and resolves them.
• Participates in mail processing on a weekly basis.
• Reconciles sales orders entered by educational buyers and fixes issues.
• Processes billing for the department.
• Researches and processes repair tickets for an assigned area.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work style

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The purpose of this job is to support the Commercial Accounts management team in providing the best possible customer service to the Educational Representatives, Regional Managers, and all others we interact with regarding our commercial account customers.

Essential Functions (not all inclusive):

• Receives incoming calls from customers, educational representatives and managers in the field.
• Researches issues brought to light whether they are from questions, faxes, or emails etc.
• Participates in mail processing on a weekly basis.
• Reconciles sales orders entered by our educational buyers, if a problem arises that needs rectified
• Processes billing for the department.
• Researches and processes incoming repair tickets for an assigned area.
• Conducts collections activity for any invoices/accounts in their assigned areas or at any time needed during conversations or calls with our customers or educational representatives

About Music & Arts

Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

Minimum Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience)
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize and manage tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Standard office and computer equipment including MS Office software.
• Develops relationships with external vendors with frequent interaction with relevant internal department

Love this gig and want to apply?

Pay Rate:$19.00- 21.00/hr depending on location, background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job- related requirements.

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