Bill Collector

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Industry & Occupation

Service, Retail & Sales

Classification

Summary

A field clerical job that involves regularly visiting customer sites to collect fees or payments in cash, and performing recording and reporting.

Description

Bill collectors collect various fees (such as rent, subscription fees, membership fees, etc.) or payments in cash from clients' homes or business establishments. They follow a visit schedule to cover routes, record amounts after collection, and perform reporting and deposit processing at the office. Building trust with customers, accurate handling of cash, and troubleshooting are required. Mobility often involves bicycles, motorcycles, or cars, requiring adaptability to weather and traffic conditions.

Future Outlook

Due to the advancement of cashless payments, demand is on a decreasing trend, but it continues to be needed for services targeting the elderly and small businesses.

Personality Traits

Attentive to Detail / Honest / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Many Contract and Part-Time Workers / Route Patrols / Staggered Shifts

Career Path

Collections Clerk → Collections Management Staff → Sales Administration → Area Manager

Required Skills

Basic PC Operation / Cash Management / Customer Service / Navigation Skills

Recommended Skills

Communication Skills Training / Route Optimization Tools / Standard Motor Vehicle License

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because cash discrepancies or recording errors are not tolerated.
Communication Skills Because direct interaction with customers is required to build trust relationships.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because endurance is required for long hours of field visits.
Planning & Organization Because planning efficient visit sequences directly impacts work efficiency.
Stress Tolerance Because there is significant mental burden in situations involving urging payments or refusals.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because it is routine work along routes, and little creative thinking is required.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because mainly acts independently, with little team collaboration.

Aliases

  • Collections Clerk
  • Collector

Related Jobs

  • Door-to-Door Sales Representative
  • Route Sales
  • Sales Administration

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