Position Description: We're looking for dedicated people with a "CAN-DO" attitude. Buddy's Home Furnishings was founded in 1961 and is a Lease Ownership Company that provides quality brand name products such as consumer electronics, appliances, computers, furniture, and accessories to customers to help enhance their quality of life. Buddy's engages in the lease of household durable goods to consumers on a lease-to-own basis. It operates through 300 stores across the country.Manages customer accounts, satisfying company collection and revenue standards; performs inside sales and outside collections; helps maintain appearance of showroom; takes primary role in delivery and pick up of merchandise; may perform managerial functions or duties as assigned by General Manager; demonstrates effective communication and reasoning skills and shows management potential.
Principal Responsibilities
Acquire and Maintain Customers
Basic furniture, appliance, home electronic installation/removal Complies with all company vehicle safety standards and documentation
Credit/Customer Relationship Management
Customer payments and data entry in VersiRent computer program
Fill out receipt books, make journal entries.
Inbound/Outbound Service calls
Making deliveries or collecting merchandise
Sales and merchandising
All other duties deemed necessary by store management
Requirements for Account Representative
Excellent telephone skills
Intermediate math skills
Maintain professional appearance
Must be able to drive during day, night and meet all safety requirements
Must be able to explain terms of rental/lease agreement to customer.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over telephone
Must be able to work overtime
Must be proficient in product features, benefits; must be able to work on showroom floor
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.
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.