The CCS Companies is looking to hire a qualified Customer Service Agent with experience in Collections, Business Development or any previous experience managing a "book" of business.

As the Customer Service Agent (CSA), Commercial Route you will oversee the management of dedicated accounts for our commercial business clients and interact with our client's customers in an effort to negotiate the best possible payment arrangements and/or identify and resolve disputes relative to the obligation due.

After bonus, the average CSA makes between $26.00/hr to $30.00/hr. and there are no caps on bonus potential!

Why Work for CCS?

• Bonuses paid Biweekly!

• Earn $1000 Welcome Bonus just for completing training!

• 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 Summer Holiday!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 & 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).
• 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:

• Prefer two (2) or more years in a phone based customer service position or collections experience in a service industry.
• Prior collections experience is required.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Moderate typing skills required (35 wpm).
• Basic math and written communication skills.
• Bilingual/multilingual language skills desirable.
• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Call center
• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial Collections, Sales or Business Development: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Required)

Work Location: In person