About the Role:

The Vendor Manager is part of the Collections Department which focuses on contacting and negotiating payment arrangements with past due customers. This role must be able to cultivate relationships with first-party partners, have strong process improvement and performance management skills. The ideal candidate brings a positive mindset to our team environment and embodies Upgrade’s core values (We help each other, We’re always learning, We move fast and We act as owners).

What You’ll Do:

• Day to day management of SLA and KPI performance of first party partners.
• Enhance and implement collections strategies for all stages of the collections cycle.
• Oversee first party performance and staffing.
• Conduct performance and compliance reviews with first parties and develop performance improvement plans as needed.
• Provide regular performance reporting to senior management.
• Maintain policy and procedures, ensure accountability to established guidelines, establish new policy & procedures as business needs warrant.
• Conduct agency site visits for compliance and performance reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise and knowledge of collection laws, rules, regulations, and developments.

What We Look For:

• 5+ years of management experience in collections for a consumer auto portfolio, credit card or installment loan portfolio with 2+ years experience managing collection or servicing agencies.
• Bring a flexible mindset, we are growing quickly and you may need to adapt to changing policies and procedures while maintaining high-quality work output.
• Excellent time management and work prioritization skills while managing multiple projects.
• Capable of completing assigned tasks with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and changing environment with ease and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding production and quality expectations.
• Deep understanding of the collections process and best practices.
• Strong working knowledge of legal collections and litigation flow.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Extensive collections knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of FDCPA/FCRA rules and standards.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and stock option plan.
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health & wellness initiatives.

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