The Collector is responsible for collecting overdue payments from customers. This includes contacting customers via phone, email, and in-person to arrange payment plans and ensure timely receipt of funds. The Collector must be a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Contact customers with overdue accounts via phone, email, and in-person.
- Negotiate and establish payment plans with customers.
- Monitor customer payments and ensure timely receipt of funds.
- Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions and payment transactions.
- Identify and resolve customer issues and concerns.
- Escalate difficult accounts to management as needed.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of collection procedures.
- Meet or exceed established collection targets.
- Comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
- Organization
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Patience
- Resilience
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to use a computer and phone for extended periods.
- Ability to travel to customer locations as needed.
Work Environment
- Office environment.
- May involve some travel.