Start your adventure with Zip Our Collections team is responsible for building relationships with customers, supporting them through the repayment process in what are often difficult circumstances.
This important work requires empathy, strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver in line with Zip's policies, processes and commercial objectives.
Time spent in this role will take your client relationship management skills to the next level, as you develop your understanding of the debt collection process and the importance of fair and appropriate treatment of vulnerable customers.
Cool stuff you'll be working on Reporting directly to the Collections Team Leader, you'll be:
Securing payment from customers whilst maintaining strong relationships.Providing support to our financial distress customers and agreeing on a reasonable repayment option in-line with our internal collections policy.Performing all administrative duties related to ensuring collections efficiency.Interacting with customers on a daily basis, over the phone and by email.Assisting multiple clients, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner, solving customers' problems and providing excellent service.Handling inbound customer queries related to payments.Working independently to build trust and negotiate repayment solutions with customers, monitoring repayments, liaising with the DCA department on client queries.Creating, maintaining and running daily reports on outstanding debt, ensuring accuracy and updating on progress.Supporting the team with the management of Vulnerable Customer cases to ensure fair and appropriate treatment and adherence to internal policies.Working with the Team Leader of Collections to update systems and policies, monitor results and input into strategic development.Processing ad-hoc payments.Remaining tactful and calm when having difficult conversations with customers.Being resilient, empathetic, collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with excellent organisational, time and project management skills.What you'll bring to the team Zipsters work with a broad range of tools, languages and platforms, and our skills and experiences all look a little different.
What really matters to us is that you're a great fit with our four Values, and have a desire to learn and grow.
So whether you meet some or all of the desirable attributes below, we'd still love to hear from you:
2+ years experience within a collections or telephone experience in a similar role or have transferable skills from a customer-facing role.Understanding of the debt collection processes.Sound knowledge of collection techniques and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements including ACCC debt guidelines and NCCPA.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Sound problem-solving capabilities.Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload while working as part of a close-knit, successful team.What you'll get in return Zip is a place where you'll get out what you put in.
The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you'll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly.
We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work.
Because it's important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.
We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster.
We will also offer you:
25 days paid leave annually, including birthday leave and quarterly wellbeing days.16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, and 4 weeks for supporting carers.Family support policies including miscarriage bereavement leave and domestic violence leave.Mental health and wellbeing initiatives, including $299 annual wellbeing allowance, free fitness classes, and discounted gym membership.2 days paid volunteering leave per year.Fee-free Zip products, and discounts with Zip merchant partners (AU).Team social events, epic offices, free breakfast daily, and weekly free lunches (Sydney and Melbourne).Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.
Equally, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.
And finally…get to know us Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products that bring customers and merchants together.
Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the Americas, Zip offers point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.
We're proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do.
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