Customer Service Representative

As a Customer Service Representative, you will play an essential part in ensuring that our loyal and new customers receive the best service possible while accessing the financial products they need. You will serve as an extension of the brand by exuding our shared values and participating in Company programs that support customer advocacy, store growth, and personal development. Your upbeat and customer-focused personality will help set the stage for a positive, respectful environment that will give you the power to build a rewarding career with performance-based advancement.

Provide an exceptional customer experience throughout the full cycle of the loan or pawn process by educating consumers and making recommendations based on their financial needs.

Assist in customer account management (collections) by accepting payments, monitoring, and managing customer appointments.

Work to meet Company set performance standards by leveraging business-to-business partnership opportunities, obtaining referrals, and participating in and hosting in-store and community events.

Develop customer relationships to build new business, maintain store profitability, and further brand loyalty and recognition. 

Enter and maintain customer information in the Point-of-Sale system(s) with accuracy and integrity.

Uphold compliance with Company policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Participate in ongoing trainings to stay up to date on our products and processes.

Work efficiently in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment and handle multiple challenging tasks with ease to meet individual and team performance standards.

Utilize strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact with customers and Team Members at all levels.

Ability to maintain a full-time work schedule with regular in-person attendance, including some weekend hours, is required for this position. A full-time work schedule for this position includes, at a minimum, 40 hours per week*.

*Store hours, schedules, and/or the minimum number of hours required for this position may be subject to change by brand entity and at the sole discretion of the Company. Speak with your recruiter for the most up-to-date hourly requirements.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous behavior with customers and peers
• Ability to work phone, Point of Sale, Microsoft Office, and other systems
• Must be at least 18 years of age (19 in Alabama)
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check required (certain state and local applicant exemptions may apply)
• Physical demands for this position frequently include: the ability to remain in a stationary position, the ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds, the ability to move about freely inside and outside of the store, and the operation of mechanical controls, such as a keyboard.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Six months of customer service and/or cash handling experience
• Experience in retail, financial services, loans, banking/bank teller, or service industry

Our Benefits Include**:

• A comprehensive new hire training program
• Access to a robust learning management system, full of e-learning modules and training programs to help boost your professional and personal development
• Performance based career advancement
• Educational Reimbursement Program (up to $5,000 per 12-month period, then up to $10,000 per 12-month period after five years with the Company) for select programs, courses, and certifications. Terms and conditions apply. 
• Multiple coverage choices for medical insurance, all include free telemedicine and medical spending account (HSA/FSA) options
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement plan with a generous Company match program
• Company-Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability plans, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement insurance, and even pet insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrue 12 days per calendar year plus additional days for each year of service after the first year of employment)
• Diverse Culture and Inclusive Environment
• A relaxed, business casual dress code that includes jeans and sneakers!

**Based on current benefit offering, which is subject to change with or without notice. Certain benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents which should be consulted for additional details and eligibility requirements.

About Us

Since 1987, it has been our mission to provide rave-worthy customer experiences to everyone who comes through our doors or visits the CheckSmart® website. As an established financial services provider, we offer Loans, Money Orders, Wire Transfers, Green Dot^® Visa^® Debit Cards, Gift Card Buy Back, and Check Cashing throughout KY, IN, MI, and OH. We’re steadfast in our commitment to help people across the country get access to the short-term financial services they need when they need it most.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The Company may, at its discretion, revise the job description at any time, and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.

Important: The Community Choice Financial® Family of Brands will never ask you for banking or other payment information at any point during the interview or hiring process, nor will we conduct an interview via text message. Any official email correspondence will come from the domains @ccfi.com, @titlemax.com, or @titlemax.biz. In-store positions are in-person only.

The Community Choice Financial® Family of Brands is committed to providing an inclusive workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CCFI Companies, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer.