Collections Agent

CollectionsCollectionsFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

South Carolina

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Junior

High School1 yr expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Collections Agent

Purpose Financial

• Contacting and successfully negotiating with customers to collect payment on overdue, defaulted or write-off loans, or other payments • Acts as the liaison between creditors and customers through managing overdue accounts • Influence and advise customers on the payment options for debt recovery • Execute strategies for collection processes and procedures, including negotiating payment plans based upon company approved guidelines • Apply the elements of building positive rapport with different types of customers over the phone • Initiate and handle both inbound and outbound calling to collect a debt • Understand the impact of attitude for handling contacts professionally, to include showing empathy, assertiveness, tact and resilience • Achieve set revenue targets and call quality objectives • Use questioning and listening skills that support effective telephone, email, chat and text communication • Understand, adhere to and enforce all corporate policies

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of one year call center or customer service related experience
  • Three years of collections experience at a high-volume call center, and/or bi-lingual in Spanish, preferred
  • Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
  • Background in a fast paced work environment a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills as would be needed to communicate in person, by phone, and through email
  • Adaptability and flexibility to changing environment
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to read, write, evaluate, and apply information
  • Ability to interact professionally and exhibit appropriate social skills
  • Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products
  • Ability to develop and maintain business relationships

Benefits

  • Competitive Wages
  • Health/Life Benefits
  • Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Business Casual Environment
  • Rewards & Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks

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