Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. What we’re looking for: Nexamp is seeking to hire a Customer Collections Specialist to join it's Customer Retention &amp; Collections team. In this role, you  will be responsible for contacting customers – both residential and commercial – with outstanding balances and working with them to remit payment, all while helping the team deliver the industry leading customer experience that Nexamp is known for. You will be hybrid out of Chicago, IL. You will report to the Supervisor, Customer Retention &amp; Collections.What you’ll do:<ul><li>Experience managing both inbound and outbound collections activities with measurable performance results</li><li>Demonstrated success recovering past-due balances while maintaining customer satisfaction.</li><li>De-escalate challenging situations by using active listening, empathy, and problem-solving to resolve issues and sustain positive relationships.</li><li>Utilize multiple systems (Salesforce, Zuora, Nexamp Portal) to identify and resolve problems efficiently. experience working with automation tools or dialing systems is a plus.</li><li>Accurately document and track collections processes and activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Enhance customer retention by providing clear explanations of community solar benefits, addressing concerns, and creating a positive customer experience that encourages continued engagement.</li><li>Perform skip tracing techniques to locate hard-to-reach customers using various tools and investigative strategies.</li><li>Prioritize customer experience by delivering empathetic, solution-driven interactions that foster trust and satisfaction.</li><li>Manage collections for both residential and commercial accounts, including large accounts with multiple locations, ensuring tailored collection strategies to maximize recovery rates and proactively following up to ensure invoices are paid on time, minimizing delinquencies and maintaining strong customer relationships.</li><li>Collaborate within the team, sharing innovations and best practices to drive continuous improvement.  </li><li>Efficiently manage multiple daily tasks, including making outbound calls, handling inbound inquiries, responding to emails, managing Salesforce cases, and following up to ensure timely resolutions.</li><li>Identify trends and recommend process improvements to enhance recovery rates and customer retention.</li><li>Clearly explain community solar benefits and savings to customers, enhancing their understanding and engagement.  </li></ul>What you’ll bring: <ul><li>2+ years of professional experience, in a collections role.  </li><li>Prior customer service or call center experience required.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with the ability to diffuse escalations and influence outcomes.</li><li>Knowledge of Billing and Collections procedures.</li><li>Experience with skip tracing tools and investigative techniques to contact customers.</li><li>Passion for delivering excellent customer service and retention strategies</li><li>Proficient in Excel, typing, and computer navigation skills.</li><li>Salesforce or similar CRM system experience required.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, professional written communication under time pressure.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with diverse teams in a collaborative environment.</li><li>Experience with Utilities or Renewable energy is a plus.</li><li>Accounts Receivable knowledge/experience is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with Zuora or similar billing systems is a plus.</li><li>Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.  </li><li>Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.</li><li>Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.</li><li>Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.</li><li>Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  </li></ul>If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply. At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.You’ll love working here because:  Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  CompensationThe reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $21.00-$25.00 per hour. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location. Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for the deployment and operation of solar energy assets. Our comprehensive capabilities span the entire solar project lifecycle &sbquo;&Auml;&igrave; from project development, design and construction, through financing, operations and maintenance. Our integrated, best-in class solutions make solar energy simple and profitable for our clients and partners, and make an impact every day. With a rapidly expanding network of property owners, businesses, communities and residents benefitting from our growing portfolio of solar assets across the US, Nexamp is laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more secure energy future.

Customer Collections Specialist

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!&nbsp;This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.&nbsp;What we’re looking for:&nbsp;Nexamp is seeking to hire a Customer Collections Specialist to join it's Customer Retention &amp; Collections team. In this role, you&nbsp; will be responsible for contacting customers – both residential and commercial – with outstanding balances and working with them to remit payment, all while helping the team deliver the industry leading customer experience that Nexamp is known for.&nbsp;You will be hybrid out of Chicago, IL. You will report to the Supervisor, Customer Retention &amp; Collections.What you’ll do:<ul><li>Experience managing both inbound and outbound collections activities with measurable performance results</li><li>Demonstrated success recovering past-due balances while maintaining customer satisfaction.</li><li>De-escalate challenging situations by using active listening, empathy, and problem-solving to resolve issues and sustain positive relationships.</li><li>Utilize multiple systems (Salesforce, Zuora, Nexamp Portal) to identify and resolve problems efficiently. experience working with automation tools or dialing systems is a plus.</li><li>Accurately document and track collections processes and activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Enhance customer retention by providing clear explanations of community solar benefits, addressing concerns, and creating a positive customer experience that encourages continued engagement.</li><li>Perform skip tracing techniques to locate hard-to-reach customers using various tools and investigative strategies.</li><li>Prioritize customer experience by delivering empathetic, solution-driven interactions that foster trust and satisfaction.</li><li>Manage collections for both residential and commercial accounts, including large accounts with multiple locations, ensuring tailored collection strategies to maximize recovery rates and proactively following up to ensure invoices are paid on time, minimizing delinquencies and maintaining strong customer relationships.</li><li>Collaborate within the team, sharing innovations and best practices to drive continuous improvement. &nbsp;</li><li>Efficiently manage multiple daily tasks, including making outbound calls, handling inbound inquiries, responding to emails, managing Salesforce cases, and following up to ensure timely resolutions.</li><li>Identify trends and recommend process improvements to enhance recovery rates and customer retention.</li><li>Clearly explain community solar benefits and savings to customers, enhancing their understanding and engagement. &nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll bring:&nbsp;<ul><li>2+ years of professional experience, in a collections role. &nbsp;</li><li>Prior customer service or call center experience required.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with the ability to diffuse escalations and influence outcomes.</li><li>Knowledge of Billing and Collections procedures.</li><li>Experience with skip tracing tools and investigative techniques to contact customers.</li><li>Passion for delivering excellent customer service and retention strategies</li><li>Proficient in Excel, typing, and computer navigation skills.</li><li>Salesforce or similar CRM system experience required.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, professional written communication under time pressure.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with diverse teams in a collaborative environment.</li><li>Experience with Utilities or Renewable energy is a plus.</li><li>Accounts Receivable knowledge/experience is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with Zuora or similar billing systems is a plus.</li><li>Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.</li><li>Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.</li><li>Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.</li><li>Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions. &nbsp;</li></ul>If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.&nbsp;At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.You’ll love working here because:&nbsp;&nbsp;Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;CompensationThe reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $21.00-$25.00 per hour. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.&nbsp;Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.&nbsp;

Customer Collections Specialist

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