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DEBT COLLECTION CALL CENTRE MANAGER

Full_time
Posted 3 hours, 19 minutes ago ⏰ Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 10 views 0 applications

Job Description

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Company: Phillips International Auctioneers
Employment Type: Full-Time

ABOUT PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS
Phillips International Auctioneers is a leading debt recovery, auctioneering, and asset repossession firm in Kenya, committed to delivering professional, ethical, and results-driven debt recovery solutions to our clients. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and performance-oriented professional to join our team as a Debt Collection Call Centre Manager.

Position Summary
The Debt Collection Call Centre Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the debt collection call centre operations, driving collection performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, and developing a high-performing team of collection agents. The role requires strong leadership, analytical capabilities, operational excellence, and a customer-centric approach to debt recovery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Team Management
  • Lead, motivate, coach, and supervise debt collection agents to achieve individual and team collection targets.
  • Allocate debt portfolios and daily workloads to collection agents.
  • Conduct performance reviews and implement performance improvement initiatives.
  • Identify training needs and facilitate continuous staff development programs.
  • Conduct call monitoring, call listening, quality assurance reviews, and calibration sessions.

Collection Operations Management

  • Develop and implement effective debt collection strategies to maximize recoveries.
  • Monitor and enforce customer contractual obligations, payment arrangements, and debt recovery processes.
  • Engage customers and negotiate appropriate repayment solutions while maintaining positive customer relationships.
  • Oversee customer invoicing, payment processing, account reconciliation, and collections activities.
  • Handle escalated customer inquiries, disputes, and complaints professionally.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Track and analyze collection performance metrics, including:
o Collection Rates
o Promise-to-Pay (PTP) Performance
o Conversion Rates
o Forward Roll Rates
o Agent Productivity Metrics
  • Prepare periodic management and client reports on collection performance and portfolio status.
  • Utilize data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Systems and Process Management
  • Ensure effective utilization of CRM systems, dialer platforms, ERP systems, and other collection technologies.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and account information.
  • Recommend and implement continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
Compliance and Governance
  • Ensure all debt recovery activities comply with applicable Kenyan laws, regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of company, client, and customer information.
  • Promote ethical debt collection practices and adherence to professional standards.
Other Duties
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's services, operations, and client requirements.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • A Diploma qualification with extensive relevant experience may also be considered.
Professional Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in debt collection, customer service, receivables management, or call centre operations.
  • At least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a debt collection environment, financial institution, BPO, or large-scale call centre.
Skills and Competencies
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
  • Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage performance using KPIs and collection metrics.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a target-driven environment.
  • Fluency in both English and Swahili.

What We Offer
  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Performance-based incentives.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A dynamic and supportive working environment.

Application Process
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter indicating "Debt Collection Call Centre Manager" as the subject of the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Phillips International Auctioneers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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