Customer Service Agent - Portsmouth 2026

The CCS Companies•Portsmouth, NH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to work a Monday - Friday schedule AND make a great base pay AND make an amazing BONUS!?!? The CCS Companies are hiring for shifts in our Salem location! Hourly base pay is up to $16.00/hr ($17.00/hr if bilingual Spanish). On average our Associates are currently earning a bonus of $400 -$600 every 2 weeks! That's $22.00 - $27.00 per hour after bonus, and experienced Associates are making over $30.00 per hour after bonus! No experience is necessary - we provide a dedicated 2 Week Paid Training Program to help you be successful immediately PLUS a $1,000 Welcome Bonus! Why Work for CCS? Earn $1,000 Welcome Bonus just for completing training! Bonuses are paid every 2 weeks and you will receive an extra bonus payout 4x a year! Generous Paid Time Off Package of 3 weeks to start, PLUS you will receive an extra 1 week after 2 years for a total of 4 weeks PTO! No wait period on benefits for all new hires! You will be eligible on your first day! Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental Package, Vision and FSA options. Weekly & Monthly Prizes and Giveaways - Red Sox/Celtics/Bruins Tickets, Gift Cards and more! Excellent Employee Referral program – make an extra $1500 referring great people! Competitive wage and recognition programs, 401k with employer contributions, paid training, tuition reimbursement and so much more! Paid Holidays including your Birthday off and a Floating Holiday! Advancement Opportunities! Recognized in 2024 & 2025 by HR.com for Best Coaching and Mentoring Program! Hybrid work options after 6 months for qualified Associates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains a professional and customer-friendly manner with each account. Maintains knowledge and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws (e.g. FDCPA, UDAAP). Handles outbound and inbound calls professionally and knowledgeably, following the appropriate scripts when necessary; occasionally fields inbound calls with the same professionalism. Negotiates payment plans and settlements with our clients’ customers based upon client-specific parameters. Identifies disputes promptly and ensures proper resolution. Participates in various problem-solving and decision-making activities, as required. Demonstrates respect and regard for all clients, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous working environment. Promotes effective working relationships with their team and other CCS departments to help achieve department/company goals and objectives. Maintains work areas and equipment in conditions as required by department standards; operates assigned equipment and performs all activities in a safe manner. Performs other tasks as may be assigned by manager/supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 1+ year in a Customer Service position preferred. Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills. Moderate typing skills required (35 wpm). Basic math and written communication skills. Ability to be receptive to feedback, willing to learn. Ability to be receptive and responsive to change and to embrace continuous improvement. Ability to maintain a predictable and consistent full-time work schedule. Must successfully pass background check. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred Interested? Apply Today by clicking the link! The CCS Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran and Diversity Candidates strongly encouraged to apply. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Prefer one or more years of customer service experience, ideally in the collections industry. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Moderate typing skills (35 wpm). Basic math and writing skills. Bilingual/multilingual language skills desirable. Successful completion of a company-sponsored two-week training program. Must successfully pass background check required to obtain MN Debt Collector license. Coachable: receptive to feedback, responsive to change, willing to learn, and embraces continuous improvement. Ability to maintain a predictable and consistent full-time work schedule. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma (GED acceptable) or equivalent work experience.

Requirements

Minimum 1+ year in a Customer Service position preferred.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
Moderate typing skills required (35 wpm).
Basic math and written communication skills.
Ability to be receptive to feedback, willing to learn.
Ability to be receptive and responsive to change and to embrace continuous improvement.
Ability to maintain a predictable and consistent full-time work schedule.
Must successfully pass background check.
High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred

Nice To Haves

Prefer one or more years of customer service experience, ideally in the collections industry.
Bilingual/multilingual language skills desirable.
Successful completion of a company-sponsored two-week training program.
Must successfully pass background check required to obtain MN Debt Collector license.
Coachable: receptive to feedback, responsive to change, willing to learn, and embraces continuous improvement.
High School diploma (GED acceptable) or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains a professional and customer-friendly manner with each account.
Maintains knowledge and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws (e.g. FDCPA, UDAAP).
Handles outbound and inbound calls professionally and knowledgeably, following the appropriate scripts when necessary; occasionally fields inbound calls with the same professionalism.
Negotiates payment plans and settlements with our clients’ customers based upon client-specific parameters.
Identifies disputes promptly and ensures proper resolution.
Participates in various problem-solving and decision-making activities, as required.
Demonstrates respect and regard for all clients, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous working environment.
Promotes effective working relationships with their team and other CCS departments to help achieve department/company goals and objectives.
Maintains work areas and equipment in conditions as required by department standards; operates assigned equipment and performs all activities in a safe manner.
Performs other tasks as may be assigned by manager/supervisor.

Benefits

Earn $1,000 Welcome Bonus just for completing training!
Bonuses are paid every 2 weeks and you will receive an extra bonus payout 4x a year!
Generous Paid Time Off Package of 3 weeks to start, PLUS you will receive an extra 1 week after 2 years for a total of 4 weeks PTO!
No wait period on benefits for all new hires! You will be eligible on your first day!
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental Package, Vision and FSA options.
Weekly & Monthly Prizes and Giveaways - Red Sox/Celtics/Bruins Tickets, Gift Cards and more!
Excellent Employee Referral program – make an extra $1500 referring great people!
Competitive wage and recognition programs, 401k with employer contributions, paid training, tuition reimbursement and so much more!
Paid Holidays including your Birthday off and a Floating Holiday!
Advancement Opportunities!
Recognized in 2024 & 2025 by HR.com for Best Coaching and Mentoring Program!
Hybrid work options after 6 months for qualified Associates.