Collection Agent

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Typically, previous experience in customer service or in a call center is necessary to enter a Collection Agent career. Many employers have large teams of Collection Agents who hold positions of varying seniority. Entry-level positions usually require only 1 or 2 years of customer service experience. For senior roles that involve collecting large debts, supervising other agents or training new hires, 3-5 years of work history as a Collection Agent may be required.

Mit csinál a Collection Agent?

A Collection Agent, or Account Collector, seeks overdue payments from customers. They make phone calls, establish payment plans and update customer records.

Felelősségek

Egy Collection Agent képesnek kell lennie arra, hogy különféle kötelezettségeket és felelősségeket teljesítsen. Az alábbiakban felsorolunk néhány olyan kötelezettséget és felelősséget, amelyet a Collection Agentnek végre kell hajtania:

Using computer software and databases to locate customers who have moved Discussing debts with customers and creating a payment plan that allows them to pay what they owe Collecting payments via credit card or direct debit via phone Negotiating settlements to accept a percentage of the debt Logging every contact attempt and the outcome of the contact Removing settled debts and deceased individuals from records Updating credit files when debts are satisfied Beginning legal proceedings, such as foreclosure or repossession, when debts can’t be settled

Szükséges készségek

Egy versenyképes Collection Agent bizonyos készségekkel és képesítésekkel rendelkezik, beleértve:

• Proficiency in the use of database and debt collection software to update records and interpret payment information • Research skills to locate customers and track down errors that may have led to inaccurate reporting of debts • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to overcome obstacles to collecting payment • Multitasking skills to move from one case to another • Written communication skills to keep detailed, simple-to-understand notes about contacts • Oral communication skills to interact professionally with customers and coworkers • Customer service skills to handle objections and deal with distressed individuals • Extensive knowledge of laws related to collections and codes of ethics for Collection Agents

Hasonló ajánlatok

Ha egy Collection Agenthez kapcsolódó pozíciókra keres, tekintse meg munkaköri leírásunkat a hasonló szerepkörökhöz:

Managing Director