California Remote Collections Specialist
About The Position
SAFCO is seeking a motivated, customer-focused professional to join our team as a remote Collections Specialist serving customers in California. You will work directly with customers who have fallen behind on their automobile loan payments. By listening to their circumstances, explaining available options, and negotiating workable solutions, you will help customers move forward while protecting the interests of the Company. Previous collections, call-center, customer service, sales, banking, or financial-services experience is helpful. SAFCO is also prepared to train candidates who demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, resilience, and a desire to succeed. Bilingual ability in English/Spanish is helpful but not required. You must be located in the state of California to be considered for this position.
Requirements
- Strong verbal communication and active-listening skills
- Confidence handling challenging or sensitive conversations
- Sound judgment, persistence, and practical problem-solving ability
- The ability to negotiate solutions and gain customer commitment
- Strong organization, documentation, and follow-through
- Comfort working independently in a structured, goal-oriented remote environment
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new systems
- Coachability and a willingness to apply feedback
- Must reside and perform your work in California.
- Must maintain a private, professional workspace suitable for confidential customer conversations.
- Reliable high-speed internet and consistent availability throughout your scheduled shift are required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous collections or consumer-finance experience is a plus
- Bilingual ability in English/Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
- Communicate with customers regarding past-due automobile loan payments through outbound dialer campaigns, manual calls, and incoming calls.
- Listen carefully to understand the circumstances contributing to a customer’s delinquency.
- Negotiate practical payment arrangements while maintaining professional customer relationships.
- Explain payment obligations, available options, and the importance of rebuilding credit clearly and respectfully.
- Accurately document customer conversations, payment arrangements, and account activity.
- Perform basic skip tracing and obtain updated customer contact information.
- Manage assigned accounts and follow-up commitments consistently.
- Protect confidential customer and account information.
- Follow applicable federal and California collection laws, Company policies, and quality standards.
- Participate in virtual training, coaching, meetings, and professional-development activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive initial and ongoing training
- Supportive coaching and career-development opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance
- A 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee wellness, recognition, and community-involvement programs
- Reimbursement for necessary business expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
