- Making inbound or outbound calls to customers that owe money, collecting payment ensuring a high standard of customer service and empathy.
- Outbound calls to customers who have failed to make payment or contact
- Obtaining questionnaire details from customers who may be in financial difficulties and making appropriate recovery decisions
- Negotiating payment arrangements in accordance with company guidelines should payment in full not be obtainable
- Refer cases to other departments where necessary to meet needs of vulnerable customers
- Review and update database with high levels of accuracy
- Sign-post customers with financial difficulties to non-profit debt advice agencies.
- Confident telephone manner
- Debt recovery, Collections, Customer Service / Call Centre would be very advantageous
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic with a friendly and empathetic nature
- Computer literate - use of Microsoft Systems
- Able to work to own initiative and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment