Customer Service Representative - Collections

Commerce Bank is dedicated to helping people find financial safety and success while fostering a supportive workplace culture. The Customer Service Representative - Collections plays a critical role in minimizing delinquency rates by assisting customers with their financial obligations and negotiating repayment options.

Responsibilities

• Collect on low-risk accounts to minimize the Bank’s 30+ delinquency rate
• Assist the consumer in a professional and empathetic manner to interpret their financial situation, reason for delinquency, and provide guidance to limit loss to the bank
• Negotiate repayment options by asking questions and offering applicable solutions
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls to customers with current and past due accounts, and leave messages as necessary
• Provide proper documentation and account maintenance while maintaining an acceptable level of quality assurance and productivity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• General understanding of collection management software, such as TSYS, SHAW, DM9, etc
• Familiarity with inbound/outbound/blended dialing environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 1+ year customer service experience required
• Collections experience preferred

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal time
• Career development
• Education assistance
• Voluntary supplemental benefits

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