What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Resolution Specialist position at Car-Mart?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify areas of concern in Collection Practices and assist Dealership by providing assistance and training staff.
- Provide quality control monitoring of Dealership Collection practices by monitoring Dealership/Customer communications.
- Mend relationships with Customers and work to establish a collaborative relationship between the Customer and Dealership in respect to their specific account(s).
- Schedule Personal Visits (PV’s) for Dealership Account Representatives, communicate scheduled visits and update shared spreadsheet daily.
- Collaborate and report to your supervisor any need to coordinate with other stakeholders or departments to ensure communication adheres t company standards and practices, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Answer incoming text messages or calls from customers who are late on their payments.
o Provide appropriate resolution by:
§ Scheduling an appointment at the dealership and communicating with dealership what the appropriate resolution should be.
§ Working to resolve the issue ourselves and communicate the resolution to the appropriate dealership
- Assist with additional campaigns as assigned by field operations to assist struggling dealerships to establish solid collections practices.
- Assist in identifying other lot level issues that may be contributing to the collections issues and communicate those issues to the appropriate department.
- Follow company policies and procedures and support the company’s mission, vision, values, and standards of ethics.
- Daily attendance is required to ensure all duties are completed in a timely fashion.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your direct manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the physical demands, work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow Associates, customers, and vendors both in person and using a telephone.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of diverse situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Certificates, Licenses, Regulations
Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Computer Operations
Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, Microsoft Suite which includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Be able to master the Company’s purchased commercial and Company specific software.
Planning/Organization
Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally under 1/3 of the time required to bend; twist; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Frequently over 2/3 of the time required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear.
- Occasionally under 1/3 of the time required to lift, load/unload, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently up to 2/3 of the time required to have Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and Color Vision (able to identify and distinguish colors).
Physical Activity Level
Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities such as of an administrative productive/technical nature.
Work Schedule/Hours
Normal work hours and/or schedule as assigned by Direct Supervisor or Manager based upon job requirements. Schedule and/or hours may be adjusted with a need for overtime hours or reduced work depending upon business demand.
Work Environment
Regularly up to 2/3 of the time exposed to moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic, or parking lot noises, and moving mechanical parts).
Travel
Up to 10% - Minimal travel by land and/or air. Overnight travel could be required.