Head of CRM (Customer Relations Collections)

Location: Sandton

Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Director/Partner Reports to: Chief Operations Officer Job Description:

As the Head of CRM, you will lead our Collections and Customer Relations efforts, ensuring the seamless integration of customer service excellence with effective collections strategies. This role is critical for maintaining our financial health while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. We are seeking a strategic leader with proven expertise in CRM, collections, and customer relations, capable of innovating and driving our operations to new levels of efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies for customer relations and collections, ensuring they align with the organization’s overall goals.
• Manage and optimize customer interactions to enhance satisfaction, retention, and revenue
• Lead the collections department, implementing best practices in debt recovery while maintaining a positive customer experience.
• Analyze and report on CRM metrics, customer feedback, and collections performance to the board and
• Drive digital transformation initiatives within the CRM and collections functions, leveraging technology to improve processes and customer interactions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of new technologies and methods.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to collections and customer
• Mentor and develop a high-performing CRM team, setting clear objectives and providing regular

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in customer relationship management, with at least 7 years in a senior management role involving collections.
• Proven track record of improving CRM processes and collections strategies in a high-volume
• Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of directing and motivating a diverse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Deep understanding of CRM systems, analytics tools, and digital technologies relevant to customer service and collections.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving
• High ethical standards and professionalism, with a focus on maintaining customer trust and

What We Offer:

• Senior leadership role in a dynamic
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and partnership
• Opportunities for professional development and
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and