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Entry-Level Collections Agent (Full-Time)
Entry-Level Collections Agent (Full-Time)MCI • Killeen, TX, United States
Entry-Level Collections Agent (Full-Time)

Entry-Level Collections Agent (Full-Time)

MCI • Killeen, TX, United States
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Entry-Level Collections Agent (Full-Time)

Join our team and grow with us! We need account receivable specialists to respectfully recover past due consumer accounts. As a recovery professional you will complete our two-week professional recovery agent training, then work to resolve open accounts with customers. You will be responsible for using negotiation methodologies, maintaining trustful customer relationships, and ensuring timely payments toward recovery goals.

If you believe you have a persuasive personality and enjoy helping people toward their financial goals, this is the career for you. We provide a professional environment, great pay structure, and plenty of new accounts! You provide the work ethic and professional attitude.

This is an entry-level position that offers on the job paid training. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Prior contact center experience, experience in customer service, tech support, sales, or back-office support is required.

Position Responsibilities

Do you strive for excellence and enjoy helping others? This position is responsible for reaching out to open accounts using the latest contact center technology and ethical recovery strategy. Improve relations with open accounts and promote brand awareness as you become a highly trained expert on products, technology, and business process. In addition to being the best in the business, you will need to be confident, fully engaged, a team player, and dedicated to bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day.

Essential Duties

  • Utilize various contact technology and recovery strategies to locate right parties.
  • Understand the customers situation and identify best means of payment plan.
  • Negotiate payment terms with empathy, tact, and professionalism.
  • Make outbound and receive inbound calls.
  • Follow all required scripts, policies, and procedures.
  • Respond effectively to common challenges to collection calls while discussing means of resolving open accounts.
  • Meet monthly goals and perform other assigned duties.
  • Attend meetings and training and review all new training material to stay up-to-date on changes to program knowledge, systems, and processes.
  • Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements.

Candidate Qualifications

Wonder if you are a good fit?

We provide all new employees with world-class training, so all positive, driven, and confident applicants are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated.

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • The ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute)
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Basic understanding of Windows operating system
  • Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
  • The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow-up on customer issues
  • An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation
  • Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
  • Ability to multi-task, stay focused and self manage
  • Strong team orientation and customer focus
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity prevalent
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers
  • Conditions of Employment

    All MCI Locations

  • Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
  • Subject to the program and location of the position

  • Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and / or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results.
  • Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.
  • Compensation Details

    Want an employer that values your contribution?

    At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

    What You Can Expect from MCI : We understand the importance of balance and support, which is why we offer a variety of benefits and incentives that go beyond a paycheck. Our team members enjoy :

  • Paid Time Off : Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
  • Incentives & Rewards : Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacationsand sometimes even cars!
  • Health Benefits : Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
  • Retirement Savings : Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
  • Disability Insurance : Short- and long-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
  • Life Insurance : Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
  • Career Growth : With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
  • Paid Training : Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
  • Fun, Engaging Work Environment : Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
  • Casual Dress Code : Be comfortable while you work.
  • Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your Life MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same : rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

    If you're ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today!

    Physical Requirements

    This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit / stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

    Diversity and Equality

    At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

    MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

    MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline

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