Collections Specialist
A direct report to the Collections Supervisor, the Collections Specialist is a dynamic role intended for a candidate who is capable of delivering an exceptional level of customer service and issue resolution to our customers while assertively reducing delinquent receivables.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Place calls to and receive calls from past due commercial account holders according to established calling guidelines in order to discuss payment arrangements
- Establish acceptable payment arrangements, including settlements when warranted, while building a positive relationship with the customer
- Counsel customers to assist in finding funds to bring account current
- Generate and respond to written correspondence (letters, e-mails, web chats, etc.) in a professional, compliant manner
- Respond to all inquiries, redirecting when necessary
- Maintain accurate documentation reflective of the conversation and subsequent arrangement reached with customer
- Manage to collection objectives using a high degree of professionalism and persuasiveness
- Make recommendation for next steps when accounts becomes un-performing or unresponsive
- Complete skip tracing when contact with customer ceases
- Work effectively with salesperson, branch personnel and other team members in reaching resolution of account
- Work unapplied cash in search of payments
- This is a team-based role and may assist in supporting the team in other aspects as well as help drive our Company's Strategies and promote our Mission, Vision and Values.
Education and Qualifications :
College Degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5 years prior collections required, preferably in a commercial collection environment, but consideration will be given an applicant with large ticket consumer collection experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office environment, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint with demonstrated accuracy at 35-40 keyboarding speedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh degree of professionalismAttention to detailKeen listening skills and ability to persuade othersAmbitious, goal-orientated and self-motivate