USA Collections Team Leader

CXP are now part of the Huntswood Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business solutions provider in Durban is seeking a Collections Team Leader to oversee the process of recovering outstanding payments for a U.S.-based client. The role involves guiding and developing the team to achieve goals, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience managing a collections team and possess knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This position offers the opportunity to foster a high-performance culture and enhance team skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years Team Leader experience managing an international collections/retentions team.
• Must be able to work USA shifts.
• Strong understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and achievement of team KPIs.
• Provide coaching to assist agents in improving call flow.
• Ensure leave/absence management is adhered to.
• Conduct regular call listening for guidance.
• Monitor quality standards with focus on CSAT.
• Participate in department related projects.
• Complete necessary reports according to schedule/client requirements.

Skills

Sales Coaching

Able to successfully upskill a team

Continuous improvement

Operational Knowledge

Prioritization of workload

Education

Matric / NQF Level 4

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Collections Team leader will oversee the process of recovering outstanding payments related to past‑due mortgage or maintenance accounts for our U.S.‑based client.

The purpose of the role is to guide, oversee, develop, and inspire the team to achieve the goals that contribute to the growth of the department and wider organization, they do this by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages bonding of team members, and drive a culture of high performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing Performance and achievement of team KPIs
• Extensive coaching experience - Ability to assist agents to improve on Call flow
• Navigate multiple systems
• Leave/Absence management ensuring required resourcing is available as per SLA.
• Regular call listening to provide guidance and support.
• Team professional Development is considered and addressed with the advisor (CPD, succession, career pathing, ect)
• Quality Standards are monitored on an ongoing basis with particular focus on CSAT.
• Necessary actions are taken to address gaps (knowledge & skill).
• A continued focus on customer experience by re‑integrating on an ongoing basis with the team the high standards expected.
• Participate in department related projects and change activities.
• Execute actions arising from business related projects.
• Timeously responding to queries and communication from the client
• Prepare adequately for client visits
• In conjunction with your Ops Lead identify change initiatives which could benefit your team or wider department
• When invited partner with Business on wider organizational change initiatives.
• All necessary reports are completed in line with department schedule / client requirements (daily, weekly, monthly)

Job Requirements

• Matric / NQF Level 4
• 2 years Team Leader experience managing an international collections/retentions team
• Must be able to work USA shifts
• Strong understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
• Strong technical problem solving skills
• High attention to detail

Required Skills

• Sales Coaching
• Able to successfully upskill a team.
• Continuous improvement
• Operational Knowledge
• Prioritization of workload

Core Behaviour

Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven and collaborative.

The job holder should align to our 6 Fundamental Values:

• Bring Your “A” Game
• Strive For Greater
• Enable and empower all employees
• Do the right thing
• Own it
• Deliver unbelievable service

It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special.

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