Collections Representative

  • Full-time

Company Description

About Collabera:

Established in 1991, Collabera is one of the fastest growing end-to-end information technology services and solutions companies globally. As a half a billion dollar IT company, Collabera's client-centric business model, commitment to service excellence and Global Delivery Model enables its global 2000 and leading mid-market clients to deliver successfully in an increasingly competitive marketplace. 

With over 8200 IT professionals globally, Collabera provides value-added onsite, offsite and offshore technology services and solutions to premier corporations. Over the past few years, Collabera has been awarded numerous accolades and Industry recognitions including.

  • Collabera awarded Best Staffing Company to work for in 2012 by SIA. (hyperlink here)
  • Collabera listed in GS 100 - recognized for excellence and maturity
  • Collabera named among the Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses
  • Collabera listed in GS 100 & ranked among top 10 service providers
  • Collabera was ranked:
  • 32 in the Top 100 Large Businesses in the U.S
  • 18 in Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S 
  • 3 in the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in New Jersey
  • 3 in the Top 100 Privately-held Businesses in New Jersey
  • 66th on FinTech 100
  • 35th among top private companies in New Jersey

http://www.collabera.com/about_us/accolades.jsp

Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.

Job Description

Start Date:  

  • 4/4/2016 (these positions have the possibility of conversion based on performance/attendance, etc)


Schedule:

  • 2nd Shift; Monday – Friday; 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM with rotating Saturdays and one day off during week when working Saturday


Training: 

  • Will participate in current training program (4 weeks = 2 weeks classroom, 2 weeks OJT)
  • Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Job Description: 

  • The Collector works in the Collections and Recovery Operations environment and is typically aligned with routine inbound or outbound collections calling processes. 
  • This role can work in any stage of delinquency and frequently requires guidance on non-routine situations. 
  • Primary responsibilities are collections, customer servicing, submitting extension requests and other loss mitigation and recovery activities. 
  • Contacts delinquent, charged-off, or high-risk customers in order to secure payment and determine reason for delinquency on active loan/credit card accounts. 
  • In the recovery area, collectors will work with customer to establish full balance repayment plans or settlements. 
  • Works an established list of accounts on an automated collections system and/or auto-dialer. 
  • This person can resolve routine billing inquiries and negotiate payment arrangements to cure delinquent accounts. 
  • Understands and educates customers on account terms and alternate payment programs and methods. 
  • Navigates a computerized data entry system and other relevant applications while staying within our regulatory and compliance guidelines within Collections.

 

Required Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer Service focus
  • Ability to understand and discuss personal and financial difficulties 
  • Ability to recommend and negotiate payment arrangements 
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment 
  • Strong computer skills


Desired Skills:

  • Previous collections experience
  • Previous customer service experience
  • Strong negotiation skills

Qualifications

  • Candidate MUST HAVE 2-5 years Collections or Customer Service experience.
  • Flexible with the work schedule.
  • GOOD job stability.