Collections Representative - Remote

Hubstaff blog; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Collections Representative to join their remote team. This role focuses on managing overdue accounts and ensuring timely payments through effective communication and negotiation. You will utilize automated dialers for outbound calls and handle inbound inquiries, assessing customer accounts to negotiate payment plans. The position offers competitive hourly pay plus commission, along with a flexible schedule that empowers you to work effectively. Join a supportive team environment that emphasizes professional development and career advancement opportunities, making a real impact on the accessibility of higher education for working adults.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Ongoing professional development

Flexible schedule

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in collections or similar roles is essential.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage overdue accounts and negotiate payment plans with customers.
• Make outbound calls and handle inbound collection inquiries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Persuasive Abilities

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Collection Software

Outbound Dialers

Job description

Collections Representative - Remote full time

Achieve Test Prep's mission is to make higher education more accessible and affordable for working adults. Achieve offers live, online instruction, 1-on-1 tutoring and mentoring, and flexible course schedules that empower non-traditional college students to test out of college credits and earn higher level professional licenses.

**Job Summary:**

Managing overdue accounts and ensuring timely payment of outstanding debts. Your primary responsibilities will include making outbound calls using an automated dialer, handling inbound collection calls, and managing individual collection cases. You will review customer accounts, assess their ability to pay, and negotiate payment plans to recover outstanding balances.

Your success in this role will depend on your excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with your ability to persuade and build rapport with customers. This position offers hourly pay plus commission based on the amount collected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outbound and Inbound Calls: Utilize an outbound dialer to make collection calls and handle inbound collection inquiries.
• Account Review: Thoroughly review customer accounts and ask relevant questions to assess their ability to pay.
• Follow-Up: Follow up on missed payment arrangements to secure payments.
• Negotiation: Negotiate payment amounts and terms with customers to ensure successful collections.
• Case Management: Manage and work on assigned collection cases efficiently and effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in collections or a similar role.
• Strong persuasive abilities and excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze customer accounts and determine payment capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using collection software and outbound dialers.
• Goal-oriented with a strong desire to meet and exceed targets.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Commission based on the amount collected.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Flexible schedule from 11am to 8pm EST