Bill Collector
しゅうきんにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Field Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Bill Collectors
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
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