Lead, mentor, and support the debt recovery/collections team.
Set daily, weekly, and monthly targets for collections and monitor performance.
Conduct regular team meetings, reviews, and performance evaluations.
Train new staff and provide ongoing coaching to improve performance.
Monitor aging reports and assign accounts to team members.
Oversee collection efforts on overdue accounts through calls, emails, and written communication.
Develop and implement strategies to improve recovery rates and reduce delinquency.
Escalate unresolved or complex cases to legal or higher management when necessary.
Resolve escalated customer disputes or payment issues in a professional manner.
Ensure the team maintains a customer-focused approach while enforcing payment terms.
Work closely with sales, finance, and legal teams to resolve issues impacting collections.
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
Maintain accurate records of collections, payment promises, and customer interactions.
Generate and present regular reports on recovery performance, outstanding debts, and team metrics.
Identify inefficiencies in the recovery process and propose improvements.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that enhance collections efficiency.
Proven experience in debt collection or credit control, with prior team leadership experience.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Familiarity with debt collection laws and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/collections software.