DEBT COLLECTOR
Summary:
The Debt Collector's job has one
primary purpose: to attempt to recover all
monies rightfully owed all of our Collection Department clients (the creditor)
by verbally and persistently (not to the point of harassment defined by the
FDCPA) soliciting payments from the payer/debtor while using the most
efficient time and
resource management procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Solicit payments-in-full (PIF) or payment arrangements
(only if PIF is not
possible) through persistent telephone contact with all debtors.
Recover money and act as point-of-contact for the debtor on
behalf of
CBF’s collection department clients i.e. never refer debtor back to the
client).
Understand, abide by and stay updated on all Local, State &
Federal
laws pertaining to debt collections. Especially, all guidelines of the Fair
Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Develop and share (with those in the department) creative,
persistent and
effective communication techniques that generate timely payments from debtors.
Develop answers and alternatives (that produce payment) to
common
questions, stalls and objections from the debtor.
Specific other duties include but are not limited to:
answering in-coming
calls (debtor and client); greet and assist walk-in consumers, clients and
debtors (all departments); data-entry; skip-tracing; litigation; account
investigation; dispute verifications (debtor and client); assist collection
department and/or the entire company with any duties that may arise.
May attend collection related seminars to become
knowledgeable regarding
the collection industry.
Meet and exceed monthly goals or expectations set either
departmentally
or personally.
Provide manager with ways to increase individual or
department recovery
rates or ways to enhance current procedures.
Know how to use all office equipment: CRS Collection
system, Fax Machine,
Copier, Postage Machine, Folding Machine, Shredder, credit card system,
voice mail system and PC.
Represent CBF, during & after hours, in a professional and
ethical manner
while always maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive CBF data
and correspondence.
Assist in any CBF duty as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Maintain a satisfactory credit record and attendance
Excellent communication & negotiation skills
Positive attitude, goal oriented, self starter
High School diploma or equivalent
Computer Literacy and skills with appropriate applications
Able to work with or without close supervision in team environment or individually
Ability to get along with other CBF employees and thrive within CBF team framework
Ability and willingness to assist in any CBF responsibility
Adhere to Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
If interested in the CBF Debt Collector
position, please call Brian McKoy,
Collection Manager, at 301-663-1666.