Collections Team Lead (Remote)

Address: 322 Rhett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, United States - 29601   

 

Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future.  Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefronts locations and online lending.  Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.

At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Health/Life Benefits
• Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 3 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 11 Company Paid Holiday's
• Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
• Vacation Carryover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance
• Business Casual Environment
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks (for those working onsite or hybrid)

To learn more about Purpose Financial visit Purpose Financial Website.

 

Position Summary

This position reports to the Collections Supervisor and is responsible for fostering a service-oriented and professional working environment. This position supports the Collections management team and agents as follows: 

• Motivate, Inspire and Coach team members to drive individual and team performance.
• Become a subject matter expert for all reporting data, collections strategy/best practices, communications terminology, and technology as a first point of contact.
• Support and reinforce the organization’s procedures and processes.
• Handle escalated situations in a professional manner dealing with both internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibility

Support Collections employees and management:

• By encouraging, supporting, and actively motivating one’s peer teams.
• Communicating the company’s purpose, core values, and vision to the front-line employees.
• Facilitating employee engagement, Communication of business and department updates.

 

Influence performance results through:

• Identify team members’ areas of opportunity, establish goals, and reinforce expectations.

• Work with management to assist in monitoring and calibrating quality on a monthly basis.
• Creating a sense of ownership with your teammates while helping to resolve issues.

 

Drive behaviors that comply with policy and procedure, such as:  

• Ensuring that the employees follow the handbook guidelines and their schedules as posted.
• Handling escalated calls, complaints, questions, and queries as necessary.

 

Manage, with the assistance of the Collections Supervisor:

• Exceeding and meeting departm