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#### **Entry-Level Collections Agent – Start Your Career Today!** **Full-Time & Part-Time roles Available!** In-Office Only | Dallas, TX (Must live within 30 miles) #### **Start Your New Career Path with Westlake Financial!** Join a rapidly growing company where you can **get promoted within 6 months** based on your performance and **build a long-term career** in the auto finance industry. #### **Why Westlake?** **FULL-TIME role** - **Competitive pay** – guaranteed base pay up to **$15/hr**. - **Earn more with performance bonuses** – up to **$1,500+ each month!** - **Total potential compensation** of **$31,200–$49,200+ per year**. - **Grow your career fast** – become promotion-eligible in as little as **6 months**. - Join the **#1 privately held auto finance company in the U.S.** and be part of a winning team! **PART-TIME role** - **Competitive pay** – guaranteed base pay up to **$15/hr**. - **Earn more with performance bonuses** – up to **$750+ each month!** - **Total potential compensation** of **$22,620–$31,620+ per year**. #### **What You’ll Do:** - Connect with customers through outbound calls (don’t worry, we’ll train you!) using our easy auto-dial system. - Talk with customers to set up payment plans on early delinquent accounts and help them get back on track. - Answer inbound calls and provide friendly, professional support. - Use your communication skills and empathy to find fair, personalized solutions. - Follow company guidelines to ensure every interaction is handled the right way. #### **What We’re Looking For:** - Excellent communication and negotiation skills — you enjoy talking with people and finding solutions. - Strong listening skills and a genuine desire to help customers. - Thrives in a fast-paced call center environment where every day is different. #### **About Westlake Financial:** Westlake Financial is the **largest privately held auto finance company** in the U.S., known for rapid growth, innovation, and a strong path for career advancement. #### **Ready to Get Started?** Apply now to join a winning team and kick off your career with Westlake Financial in Dallas! #### **TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The **Pre-30-Day Collector** plays an important role in helping customers stay on track with their accounts while supporting Westlake Financial’s continued success. We’re looking for someone who’s goal-driven, customer-focused, and ready to grow with us. - Use strong communication and negotiation skills to work with customers and help them make timely payments. - Meet and exceed daily and monthly performance goals. - Make effective outbound calls to customers to arrange payments or set up plans to resolve past-due accounts. - Handle inbound customer calls — providing professional, friendly assistance while addressing both service and collection needs. - Work with Westlake customers to find and arrange collection solutions for individual accounts. - Be a dependable team player who contributes to a positive, supportive work environment. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS** - High School Diploma or GED preferred - Good communication, listening, and problem-solving skills - Basic to intermediate computer knowledge - Reliable attendance - Proper grammar and email etiquette - Type a minimum of 35 WPM - Ability to work under time constraints and daily deadlines - Good interpersonal skills and teamwork awareness - Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evening shifts, overtime and weekends - Bi-lingual (Spanish) is welcomed but not required - Auto Collections experience preferred **MACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE** - Daybreak or other retail consumer servicing systems. - Cisco or other auto dialer systems. - Web navigation and/or web-based applications. - Personal computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Comfortable using a computer keyboard and number pad for data entry. **Full-Time Employee Benefits (Available for Full-time role Only):** - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k)…
Salary estimate
$22,620 – $49,200/yr
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