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Bridgestone

Collections Specialist

Bridgestone, Brook Park, Ohio, United States

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Company Overview Credit First National Association is a private label credit card bank and the consumer credit division of Bridgestone Americas. The Bridgestone Americas family of enterprises, including CFNA, is comprised of more than 50 production facilities and 55K employees throughout the Americas. We provide the consumer credit solution for the Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works brands, in addition to customized retail credit services for more than 8,000 other tire and automotive retailers nationwide. At our office in Cleveland, OH, more than 300 professionals gather each day to run a successful private label credit card program. We invest in our community and strongly believe that meaningful commitment to a wide variety of philanthropic organizations builds a better world and a brand that makes us proud.

Job Category Customer Support

Position Summary This position is responsible for the collection of 120-180+ day past due (pre charge-off) credit card accounts via outbound and inbound calls. As a late-stage Collections Specialist you will be required to negotiate payment solutions with customers, all while maintaining a professional demeanor.

This is a fast paced, goal-oriented collection call center position.

Responsibilities

Contact customers to collect on overdue accounts through outbound and inbound calls

Negotiate payment arrangements, settlements, or workout plans to assist customers in curing their delinquent balances

Initiate account corrections/updates/adjustments whenever necessary

Maintain accurate and precise notes on accounts, updating the account status on the database regularly

Validate customer demographics (phone, address, etc.) to ensure accuracy

Complete required compliance certifications mandated by the bank

Deliver a positive and professional approach to every customer interaction

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of six (6) months of prior collection experience

Results driven individual with the ability to consistently meet or exceed performance metrics

Self-starter who can communicate clearly and professionally

Ability to connect and demonstrate empathy for customers

Strong listening and negotiation skills - willingness to find a realistic solution

Team player who brings energy, positivity, and collaboration to every task

Capable of aligning with organizational core values

Basic knowledge of federal and state collection regulations

Ability to multi-task and quickly move from one function to another

Solid typing skills

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

3rd party collections experience

Knowledge of skip tracing

Schedule Monday – Thursday, 10:30am to 7pm / Friday 8am to 4:30pm (40 hrs.)

Location Full on-site in Brook Park, Ohio

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, PTO, Referral Payment, Tire and Automotive Services Discounts, On-site Fitness Center and Café

What we offer

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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