Collections Advisor

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Gloucester seeks a motivated Collections/Sales Advisor. This hybrid role combines relationship-building with account management, where you'll manage customer accounts and secure timely payments. Applicants should have strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a target-driven mindset. Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000, with up to £50,000 OTE, alongside a supportive work environment and benefits including 33 days holiday.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Supportive work environment

Commission/bonus structure

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Previous experience in collections, credit control, sales, or account management is desirable.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Target-driven with a proven ability to meet or exceed goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely payments.
• Contact customers to discuss outstanding accounts and repayment arrangements.
• Promote and sell company products/services to customers.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Negotiate payment plans in line with company policies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve disputes or queries.
• Monitor account activity against sales/collection targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Resilience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

CRM system proficiency

Target-driven

Job description

Job Title: Collections Advisor

Salary: £30,000 £35,000 per annum depending on experience + an achievable but uncapped OTE of 50k

Location: Hybrid; 1-2 days per week from office in Cirencester

Hours of work: Monday Friday; 9am 5pm

Benefits: 3 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays); Laptop; Phone; Work from home; Supportive team with a positive culture; Progression opportunities; Exciting growing company

Who Are They?

Our client has been installing sustainable energy systems nationwide for almost a decade. In fact, they have already installed over 9,000 systems across the UK helping thousands of families to reduce their carbon footprint as well as fuel bills. They pride themselves on providing a first-class service by employing highly vetted gas safe Engineers to install boilers up and down the country.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and professional Collections / Sales Advisor to join their team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to combine relationship-building sales skills with responsible account management and collections. You'll work closely with customers to find the right solutions, whether that is helping them purchase their products/services or supporting them in managing overdue accounts.

The position is based partly from their Cirencester office and partly from home, giving you flexibility while still being part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely payments and resolving overdue balances.
• Proactively contact customers by phone, email, and other channels to discuss outstanding accounts and agree repayment arrangements.
• Promote and sell company products/services to existing and potential customers, meeting agreed sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions, agreements, and account updates in the CRM system.
• Negotiation payment plans in line with company policies, ensuring both customer satisfaction and company objectives are met.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, providing excellent service at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to resolve disputes or queries.
• Monitor and report on account activity and progress against sales/collection targets.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in collections, credit control, sales, or account management is desirable.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a confident, professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Resilient, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Target-driven, with a proven ability to meet or exceed goals.

What s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) and commission/bonus structure.
• Hybrid working model (part office, part remote).
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.