**Join arenaflex, a Fortune 50 corporation, and become a part of a dynamic team that prioritizes relationships, growth, and customer satisfaction.**
As a Home Based Sr. Specialist in Collections, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service and account management to arenaflex's valued customers. With a focus on collections and account resolution, you will interact with customers, negotiate bill preparations, and provide personalized solutions to meet their needs.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a leading retailer with over 400,000 employees worldwide, committed to helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Our mission is to care for our guests and employees, invest in the communities we serve, and prioritize relationships, growth, and customer satisfaction. As a Fortune 50 company, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values teamwork, innovation, and customer-centricity.
**The Target Enterprise Services (TES) Organization**
The TES organization is at the forefront of customer communication, whether it's with guests or arenaflex employees. From customer service specialists and product designers to supplier managers and financial and human resources analysts, TES encompasses various key and high-visibility areas that raise and nurture arenaflex's exceptional reputation. We cultivate loyalty and satisfaction through excellent service and support, fostering a culture of responsive, informed, and dedicated providers – from the inside out – through company services our people can rely on.
**Key Responsibilities**
As a Home Based Sr. Specialist in Collections, you will:
* Interact with customers and negotiate bill preparations for both inbound and outbound collections
* Provide a personalized and empathetic experience with credit accountholders, treating them with respect and appreciation
* Demonstrate problem-solving skills through probing or making recommendations for handling exceptional account situations (e.g., bankruptcy, CCC, deceased, legal, fraud, billing disputes, etc.)
* Work in a multi-media environment (emails, phone calls, chat messages, and letters) that's fast-paced and requires prioritization
* Utilize various data and reports to respond to questions, identify issues, and resolve customer problems
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening, negotiating, and decision-making abilities
* Experience handling escalated customer complaints and de-escalating situations as needed
* Strong technical skills, ability to work within multiple systems, and high proficiency with PC/Microsoft applications
* Access to a quiet and distraction-free home workspace to perform the role
* Hardwired internet connection at your home location (using an Ethernet cable to directly connect the Target-issued laptop to the modem or router)
* Meet the minimum bandwidth requirement of 40mbps download/5mbps upload
* Ability to interact through a Target-issued internet webcam for required meetings, training, and/or interactions
* Ability to securely lift and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment
**About You**
* High School Diploma or GED
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
* 1-2 years of previous customer service or customer support experience
* Ability to interact with customers, employees, and internal business partners with a professional, friendly, empathetic style, and de-escalate as needed
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening, negotiating, and decision-making abilities
* Experience handling escalated customer complaints
* Ability to apply various data and reports to respond to questions, identify issues, and resolve customer problems
* Strong technical skills, ability to work within multiple systems, and high proficiency with PC/Microsoft applications
**Benefits and Perks**
As an arenaflex employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and perks, including:
* Competitive hourly rate of $18/hour
* Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
* 401(k) plan with company match
* Employee discount
* Quick-term disability
* Long-term disability
* Paid sick leave
* Paid national holidays
* Paid vacation
* Access to a range of educational and career development opportunities
* A dynamic and supportive work environment that values teamwork and customer satisfaction
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual with a passion for collections and account management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Visit our website to learn more about arenaflex and the Target Enterprise Services organization, and submit your application today!