Contract Bill Collector
いたくしゅうきんにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Field Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Bill Collectors
Summary
A job that involves being entrusted by companies or organizations to visit customers and collect payments such as fees and membership dues.
Description
Contract bill collectors are professionals who are entrusted by companies or organizations to visit customers and collect payments in cash for utility bills, school tuition, insurance premiums, membership fees, etc., and issue and manage receipts. They plan visiting routes and schedules, handle cash accurately, follow up on uncollected payments, and prepare business reports, etc., requiring customer service skills and a sense of responsibility.
Future Outlook
Demand is declining due to the progress of cashless payments, but there is still need in rural areas and elderly households, requiring adaptation to automation and digitalization.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Honest / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Leader (Group Leader) → Supervisor (SV) → Area Manager → Sales Position
Required Skills
Cash Management / Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Route Planning
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping Knowledge / IT Tool Operation (Customer Management System) / Time Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to handle money accurately and prevent errors. |
| Communication Skills | Because direct face-to-face communication with customers is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of fieldwork, travel, and transporting cash. |
| Planning & Organization | Because efficient visiting routes and schedule management are essential for performing duties. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks predominate, and accurate task execution is valued over new ideas. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because routine work predominates and opportunities to acquire new knowledge are relatively few. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
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