REGIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER – Lewis Group

The above-mentioned vacancy is part of a national recruitment drive, which is subject to geographical availability.

Job Description

• Actively be involved in the debtors’ follow-up activity in each store ensuring that collections and bad and doubtful debts are managed within norms laid down by the company.
• Ensure written-off/starred accounts are monitored and actioned where possible.
• Spend at least 95% of the time in stores. To visit each store at least twice per month on rotation, first, visit 3 days and second visit 2 days and to complete a RAM inspection Report each month.
• Undertake 10 personal follow up actions on each visit to a store with special emphasis on NAD accounts, oldest date last paid as well as 10 accounts on the Bad Debt list in the same order.
• Provide assistance with the implementation of garnishee orders and speedy action of administrative orders.
• Personally deliver summons issued by the Legal Department at Head Office, to the Sheriffs of the Court without delay
• Action and finalize personal calls on behalf of Lewis Financial Services and advise them accordingly within 14 days of receipt of such requests.
• Action all trace accounts and clear all insurance claims.
• Ensure all customer credit application forms conform to the set down requirements of the interview.
• Ensure each store has a monthly collection, bad debt, arrears reduction, customer activation and repossession targets and action plan to achieve these targets.
• Reduce doubtful debts by 50% and bad debts by 60% from opening to closing for each month.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• A Matric/Grade 12 educational qualification.
• Business-related tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years Retail Management Experience preferably in furniture retail.
• Computer Literate.
• Strong Leadership abilities
• Management abilities – Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch staff

The position requires an individual that is self-confident, assertive, self-motivated, work flextime and a good team player.