Collections Specialist - Field Based

Hays · Homebush NSW 2140 · Full time
Posted 4d ago

Collections Specialist - Field Based

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Conduct face-to-face customer visits and follow-up calls to negotiate sustainable repayment arrangements.
  • Monitor payment plans, maintain accurate records and comply with internal procedures while managing an independent schedule and travel.
  • Use strong communication, negotiation and resilience to achieve positive customer outcomes in a field-based collections role.

Your new company

An established and growing organisation within the financial services sector is seeking motivated and customer-focused professionals to join its field collections team. With a strong reputation for delivering practical solutions and positive customer outcomes, the business offers a supportive culture, ongoing development opportunities, and excellent earning potential.

Your new role

This is a field-based position where you'll spend much of your time meeting customers face-to-face, building relationships, and helping achieve positive outcomes. You will operate autonomously while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

  • Meeting customers in person and conducting follow-up discussions via phone
  • Negotiating and establishing sustainable repayment arrangements
  • Building rapport and maintaining professional customer relationships
  • Monitoring payment arrangements and managing follow-up activities
  • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
  • Managing your own schedule and travel requirements
  • Travelling nationally as required (once every 5 weeks)

What you'll need to succeed

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to confidently manage difficult or sensitive conversations
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving capabilities
  • A resilient, self-motivated, and results-driven approach
  • Experience in collections, customer service, sales, field-based roles, or account management is highly regarded
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Basic proficiency using mobile technology and email systems

Essential requirements:

  • Full Australian Driver's Licence
  • Background checks will be conducted
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
  • Ability to work a 47-hour week
  • Ability to travel interstate for approximately one week per month

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary of $88,500 + Super
  • Commission structure with excellent earning potential (OTE 150,000)
  • Fully maintained company vehicle
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support
  • Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Dynamic and supportive team environment
  • The opportunity to make a positive impact while building a rewarding career

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to kristina.neves@hays.com.au

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Skills

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ComplianceCrmDebt collectionEmailExcellent communication skillsField-based customer serviceInterpersonal skillsMobile technologyOrganisationProblem solvingRecord keepingRepayment negotiationResilienceSalesSchedule managementSelf-motivationTime management

Licenses & certifications

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Full australian drivers licence

Perks & benefits

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Career progression opportunitiesCommission with earning potentialComprehensive training and ongoing supportFully maintained company vehicleSupportive team environment