Skills Required for Collections
- Excellent communication
- Negotiation
- Interpersonal skills
- Understanding of accounting principles
- Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations
Validation of Debt
When contacting you, a debt collector must validate the debt by providing documentation that it is yours. This validation information has to be given either during the first phone call or in writing within five days.
Data Collection Skills
Data collectors need skills like:
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Interviewing
- Observation
- Problem-solving
Traits of a Successful Collector
- Intelligence
- Intuition
- Objectivity
- Adaptability
- Good communication
- Problem-solving
- Charisma
Requirements for Becoming a Collector
- Excellent communication
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving skills
- Transferable skills to other industries
- Flexibility in schedule for contacting people
Successful Collections Manager
To be a successful collections manager, the following skills are necessary:
- Analytical skills
- Report writing skills
- Extensive knowledge of collection laws
- Continuous improvement in company’s debt recovery
Job Opportunity for Data Collector
We’re looking for a quick learning data collector to gather customer feedback. The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Comfort with approaching customers and asking questions about products/services
- Accurate and timely input of information into the database is also required.