Associate Collection Rep

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowes offers an ultramodern work environment complete with cutting-edge technology collaborative workspaces an on-site gym and clinic and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowes

Lowes is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion Lowes operates over 1700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300000 associates. Based in Mooresville N.C. Lowes supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe affordable housing improving community spaces helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information visit .

Lowes India the Global Capability Center of Lowes Companies Inc. is a hub for driving our technology business analytics and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4500 associates it powers innovations across omnichannel retail AI/ML enterprise architecture supply chain and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform Lowes India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information visit Lowes India

About the Team

The Order-to-Cash (O2C) Credit & Collections team plays a critical role in managing the companys cash flow and minimizing credit risk. The team is responsible for evaluating customer creditworthiness monitoring accounts receivable resolving payment disputes and driving timely collections while maintaining strong customer relationships. Working closely with Sales Customer Service Finance and Operations the team ensures efficient cash application dispute resolution and adherence to company credit policies. Our focus is on improving working capital reducing bad debt exposure and delivering an excellent customer experience throughout the receivables lifecycle.

Job Summary:

A Collections Representative plays an important role in supporting the companys financial objectives by effectively managing assigned customer accounts and driving timely resolution of outstanding receivables.

The role is responsible for reviewing and analyzing individual accounts determining the most appropriate collection strategy proactively engaging with customers and executing follow-up actions to maximize cash recovery while maintaining positive customer relationships.

The ideal candidate should be customer-focused results-oriented adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic team environment where priorities and account assignments may change frequently. Strong communication problem-solving negotiation and ownership skills are essential for success in this role.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a specific portfolio of accounts
• Maintain records of contacts and attempted contacts with delinquent accounts as well as records of any payments collected.
• Contact customers with overdue accounts
• Initiate the dispute process on disputed invoices or misapplications
• Negotiate payment agreements within their designated level of authority
• Make judgment decisions regarding the status of a customer account based on thorough analysis of the customers purchases payments history ability to pay and our business strategy.
• Maintain strong communication with Outside Sales Representatives Customer Service and Leadership
• Release orders
• Soft collections

Years of Experience:

2-3 Years in O2C with Collections experience must.

Education Qualification & Certifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree / Post Graduate Degree

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes with a solid knowledge of the overall receivables lifecycle.

Hands-on experience in Collections and Accounts Receivable (AR) management including customer follow-ups past-due management and account resolution.

Shift Requirement: Must be comfortable working U.S.-aligned night shifts:

6:30 PM 3:30 AM IST during Daylight Saving Time (DST)

7:30 PM 4:30 AM IST when Daylight Saving Time is not in effect.

Secondary Skills (desired)

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (OTC) process including Account Setup Credit Management Collections and Cash Application.
• OTC Systems & Tools: Experience with Cforia Billtrust HighRadius Lien Tracking via NCS would be an added advantage. Familiarity with these platforms and their application within the Order-to-Cash lifecycle is preferred.

Lowes is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race color religious creed sex gender age ancestry national origin mental or physical disability or medical condition sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status military or veteran status genetic information or any other category protected under federal state or local law.