Collections Representative

We are growing and looking to expand our Collections team. We provide paid training and opportunities for growth and advancement.

IQVentures is looking for a motivated collections associate who is looking to help people with obtaining financial assistance by providing excellent customer service while assisting customers with repaying their debt. This position works with a department of highly motivated and successful agents who take pride in their work.

Pay: base pay per hour plus monthly commission up to $3,000

Sign on bonus for experienced collectors

Schedule: Rotating schedule within our Contact Center hours- 1 late night per week and 1-2 Saturdays per month: Contact Center hours are Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 8:00pm Central.

Location: This is a full time position located on-site in our Carrollton, Texas office.

Responsibilities:

• Receive inbound and make outbound calls collecting outstanding receivables.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering general inquires, invoice questions, and addressing customer concerns.
• Contact and notify customers of delinquent accounts by telephone to solicit payment.
• Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using a variety of systems.
• Confer with customers by telephone to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of service, or credit contracts.
• Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.
• Persuade customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts.
• Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.
• Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
• Perform various administrative functions for assigned accounts, such as recording address changes and updating the records of customers.
• Meet Production Goals: Promise to pays, dollars collected, individual, team and/or department goals.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with peers, and customers.

Requirements

Skills:

• Excellent verbal communications skills with the ability to make quick, accurate and appropriate decisions.
• Strong active listening, negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to analyze problems and resolve in a timely manner.
• Ability to read and write clear and understandable instructions.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve goals and identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing deadline driven environment while effectively managing multiple responsibilities and prioritizing accordingly.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of collection or call center experience strongly preferred.
• Hospitality Industry experience a plus.
• Bilingual candidates a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk on the phone for long periods of time.

We Offer:

• Laidback, casual, and fun office environment
• Excellent commission potential
• Career advancement opportunities

Our Benefits Include*:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available on your date of hire
• 401(k) after 90 days with Company match and immediate vesting
• Health Care Savings Accounts with Company contribution
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• A comprehensive new hire training program designed to help set you up for success
• Access to a robust learning management system, full of e-learning modules and training programs to help boost your professional and personal development
• Diverse Culture and Inclusive Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The Company may, at its discretion, revise the job description at any time, and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Standing, walking, sitting, repetitive movements and use of mechanical controls, such as keyboard, are frequently required.

*Based on current benefit offering, which is subject to change with or without notice. Certain benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents which should be consulted for additional details and eligibility requirements.

IQ Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.