Collector I

Dealership:

The DFC Collector I responsible for providing quality customer experience while working to collect and negotiate terms of repayment on delinquent accounts 1-60 days past due.

Location: On-site

Start Date: 10/9/24

Comp: $21.00hr (Bilingual $22.00hr - highly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Make outbound collection attempts by phone, mail, and e-mail to resolve delinquent accounts in an ethically responsible manner by mitigating losses and maximizing receivable income
• Process, follow up, and resolve inbound collection and customer service telephone inquiries
• Review accounts for action such as extensions, deferments, and due date changes within authorized limits to promote customer performance of contractual obligations
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers and customers to ensure timely resolution of customer discrepancies and disputes
• Follow up on required customer insurance coverage and institute corrective action when deficient coverage is discovered
• Meet or exceed established call volume and account action requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of installment loans, consumer collections, and collections regulations & laws
• Previous collections experience preferred
• Ability to multitask by speaking with customers and typing information, avoid distractions, and be focused for scheduled shift
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication
• PC skills including knowledge and use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Windows, etc.)

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.