Newspaper Fee Collector
しんぶんりょうきんしゅうきんにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Field Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Bill Collectors
Summary
A job that involves periodically visiting subscribers to collect cash payments for newspaper subscription fees and managing them.
Description
Newspaper fee collectors are field clerical workers who periodically visit designated subscribers' homes or offices to collect newspaper subscription fees, accurately manage them, and report. They plan visit routes, provide customer service, issue receipts, record cash balances in ledgers, input data into company systems, and report to supervisors. Building trusting relationships with local subscribers is important, and collection periods such as month-end concentrate fieldwork hours, which may impose physical strain.
Future Outlook
Due to the decline in newspaper subscribers, the occupation is shrinking, but demand for community-based services may remain.
Personality Traits
Able to provide meticulous attention / Cheerful and courteous / Polite and accurate
Work Style
Company Car Usage / Direct Commute Allowed / Route Rounds / Shifts
Career Path
Newspaper Fee Collector → Supervisor (Collection Manager) → Sales Position (Route Sales) → Branch Management Position
Required Skills
Cash Management / Customer Service / Ledger Management / Visit Planning
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Communication Skills / Complaint Handling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required for issuing receipts and cash management. |
| Communication Skills | Because conversations and negotiations with customers are necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed for long hours of fieldwork. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for planning efficient visit routes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so little creativity is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because field experience is valued more than acquiring specialized knowledge. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because action is mostly taken individually. |
Aliases
- Bill Collection Staff
- Newspaper Subscription Fee Collector
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