San Antonio Retail Merchants Assoc is Hiring a Collections Specialist - Premium Client Near San Antonio, TX
ARE YOU: Problem Solver, High Initiative to Succeed, Innovative, Goal Oriented? As a Collections Specialist here at Sarma you'll get the opportunity to use those skills every day! The responsibilities of our collections representatives are to collect 3rd party collection accounts in accordance with State and Federal collection practices.
Makes outbound phone calls to various debtors in an attempt to collect a payment, arrange for payments, and/or an acceptable payment arrangement utilizing effective telephone collection techniques and principles while meeting call service levels.
Negotiates coordinates payments, and responds to inquiries including conducting searches via phone or Internet to determine the location of debtors.
Updates call results and enter any other pertinent information into databases by maintaining a record of all customer contacts.
Processes electronic payments using the collections system.
Refers to complex questions, problems, or client complaints promptly and accurately to the appropriate resources to ensure customer satisfaction.
Collectors assigned to Premium Client portfolio: Monday -Tuesday 10a-7p; Wednesday - Friday 8:30a - 5:30p and 2 Saturdays a month from 8:30a-12:30p Requirements We are looking for individuals that have the following skills:
1-3 years experience in collections.
Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills along with a high initiative to succeed.
Exceptional communication skills - the ideal candidates will be well-rounded, pleasant, energetic, and articulate.
Strong attention to detail and a multi-tasker
Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, including the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
Ability to navigate a computer while on the phone
Ability to work well in a fast-paced office environment
Location: In Office: San Antonio, TX
Preferred:
Previous supervisor/team lead experience within a call center or financial institution environment preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English
Familiarity with FDCPA
Previous 3rd party collections experience
Sarma was named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work presented by the San Antonio Business Journal, and San Antonio Express-News 2022 Top Workplaces . Sarma, the Holding Company, provides services nationwide, Mortgage Lending Services, Employment/Tenant Screening, and Third Party Collections Agency services. The approach Sarma managers take is to help associates achieve success not only at Sarma but improve their quality of life outside of Sarma. CEO/President, Bob Benavides stated, "We believe in building a great relationship with our employees first, and then letting THEM build a great relationship with our customers." Come join our team and one of the Best Places to Work! Salary Description