Collections Representative I Lake Forest, IL

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Collection Customer Service Representative provides a high level of service to our customers to manage our receivables and will report to a Collection Supervisor. New Hire Training and Nest (9 weeks) will be in office at our Lake Forest office. After completion of the 6-week training and if meeting remote work requirements, you will enjoy a hybrid work environment of three days onsite and two days at home. You will transition to fully remote after completing additional 3 months if you are successful and meeting goals. You will have a consistent shift between the hours of 7am to 6pm. You will be required to travel to our Janesville, WI site on a quarterly basis to attend meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience solving customer issues in a customer service environment or inbound call center experience
• Computer proficiency in programs such as MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Teams, and MS Excel (can maintain spreadsheets)
• Phone customer service skills and a solid command of English grammar for verbal and written interactions.
• The ability to work in Janesville, WI location for training and position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound phone inquiries and quickly respond to customer requests for documentation.
• Demonstrate problem solving and curiosity dealing with our customers and your colleagues.
• Use professional collection skills and techniques to identify customer reasons for delinquent account status including outbound calling.
• Work with multiple departments such as Credit, Sales and Branch partners to resolve collections issues that may require special attention and resolve payment barriers.
• Maintain accurate and detailed customer contact notes following established standard repeatable processes.
• Work with customers and accounts receivable specialists to resolve situations which cause un-reconciled checks.
• Partner with Sales personnel on payment barrier removal.
• Provide Credit Managers with customer information to help evaluate customer payment terms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
• 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED