Merchant Performance Specialist

FirstCash; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCash is seeking a Merchant Performance Specialist to support existing merchants through phone and email. You will handle account maintenance and resolve issues, working with sales teams, technology partners, and internal departments to ensure a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities include updating contact and banking details, processing requests in SugarCRM, and supporting incentive programs while meeting KPIs and service level goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to merchant questions and requests by phone and email.
• Maintain merchant accounts, including updates to contact, banking, and account information.
• Process and document requests accurately in SugarCRM.
• Support merchant incentive programs and funding-related requests.
• Manage merchant agreements and process updates when needed.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely resolution of merchant needs.
• Meet established performance goals, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong merchant relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Merchant Performance Specialist

Position Summary

The Merchant Performance Specialist supports existing merchants by handling account maintenance, answering questions, and resolving issues through phone and email. This role works closely with merchants, sales teams, technology partners, and internal departments to ensure a positive customer experience.

Position Summary

The Merchant Performance Specialist supports existing merchants by handling account maintenance, answering questions, and resolving issues through phone and email. This role works closely with merchants, sales teams, technology partners, and internal departments to ensure a positive customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to merchant questions and requests by phone and email.
• Maintain merchant accounts, including updates to contact, banking, and account information.
• Process and document requests accurately in SugarCRM.
• Support merchant incentive programs and funding-related requests.
• Manage merchant agreements and process updates when needed.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely resolution of merchant needs.
• Meet established performance goals, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong merchant relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous call center or phone support experience.
• Experience with contract management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using CRM systems, preferably SugarCRM.

Core Competencies

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Problem-solving and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

AboutFirstCashHoldings, Inc.

FirstCashHoldings, Inc. is theleading international operator of pawn storesand a premier provider oftechnology-driven point-of-sale payment solutions, both dedicated to serving cash- and credit-constrained consumers.

Withover 3,000 pawn storesacross29 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Latin America—including Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and El Salvador—FirstCashoffers a diverse selection ofpre-ownedjewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, musical instruments, and more.

In addition, our stores providesmall, non-recourse pawn loanssecured by pledgedpersonal property, offering accessible financial solutions to the communities we serve.

Through our wholly owned subsidiary,American First Finance (AFF),FirstCashalso deliverslease-to-own and retail finance payment solutionsfor consumer goods and services. With anationwide network of over 13,000 retail merchant partners, we help customers access flexible financing options tailored to their needs.

With a workforce of approximately20,000 employeesacross the U.S. and Latin America,FirstCashis committed to excellence, innovation, and financial inclusion. As a recognized industry leader, the company is a proudcomponentof both theS&PMidCap400 Index® and the Russell 2000 Index®, reflecting our strength and stability in the market.

JoinFirstCashand be part of a company that values integrity, customer service, and growth.