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Debt Collector AgentLocation: Leamington SpaSalary: £25,180 – £28,500Shift Pattern: Rotating schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm, 8:30am – 5:00pm and 11:30am – 8:00pm. One Saturday every seven weeks (9:00am – 1:00pm). One Bank Holiday per year (time off in lieu provided for Saturday/Bank Holiday work)Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Company pension scheme (matched contributions up to 4.5%, rising to 7.5% after 2 years)
- Staff discounts with leading retailers
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
About the Role of a Debt Collector AgentAs a Debt Collector Agent, you’ll be responsible for managing and recovering outstanding customer debt for an allocated portfolio. You’ll handle direct conversations with customers, liaise with third-party debt collection agencies (DCAs), and collaborate with colleagues to resolve complex cases. Your goal will be to achieve positive outcomes for both customers and the business.Key Responsibilities a Debt Collector Agent
- Contact customers to resolve overdue accounts and agree on payment arrangements
- Manage challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism
- Liaise with DCAs and legal partners to support recovery processes
- Escalate complex or unresolved issues to appropriate teams
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions
- Spot early signs of payment concerns and flag them promptly
- Contribute ideas to improve debt recovery processes
- Report on performance metrics to your team lead
Requirements of a Debt Collector Agent
- Previous experience in debt collection and/or customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong objection-handling and negotiation ability
- Resilient, self-motivated, and organised approach
- Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Comfortable working to KPIs and performance targets
- A collaborative, team-focused attitude
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Experience with Salesforce
- Previous experience working in a debt collection team setting
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