Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co in Lawton, OK are seeking a dedicated collection agent to assist our business with the recovery of outstanding payments from debtors. In this role, your duties will include communicating with customers via telephone, negotiating payment plans with debtors, and enacting payment plans that eliminate debt. We are located on 1 Sw Goodyear Blvd Responsibilities Collection Agent Responsibilities:
Collaborating on debt collection efforts with Accounts, Sales, and the Legal Department. Developing debt collection strategies and plans. Adhering to the FDCPA throughout the debt collection process. Contacting debtors by telephone to enact and negotiate debt recovery. Searching publicly available databases to track down defaulters, including Credit Bureau information, background checks, and loan documents. Preventing repeated payment delinquency by negotiating manageable debt payments. Negotiating settlements to receive payment on a certain percentage of the debt. Keeping hard copy and electronic records of all communications, payment plans agreed to, and amounts paid. Sending statements of delinquencies and satisfied debts to the Credit Bureau, as well as purging records where debts have been satisfied. Initiating legal and repossession proceedings if debt recovery fails. Qualifications Debt collection certification or training preferred. In-depth knowledge of the FDCPA and professional codes of conduct. Proficiency in debt collection software, such as ACE and CollectMax. A minimum of 2 years experience in sales, customer service, or telemarketing. Previous debt collection experience will be advantageous. Experience in developing and enacting debt recovery plans and strategies to prevent losses. Exceptional ability to communicate with debtors to negotiate debt payment plans. Ability to collaborate on debt collection efforts with other departments and institutions. Experience in tracking down defaulters by searching publicly available databases and records. Exceptional record-keeping and interpersonal skills. We are looking forward to reading your application.
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