Area Credit Manager

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt, and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities, and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Area Credit Manager is responsible for leading a team to support "Best Local Supply House" by aligning credit strategy with customer experience and fostering strong local relationships. They will ensure credit goals are met, drive customer satisfaction, develop associates, and achieve an efficient work environment. Through effective leadership, the Area Credit Manager will cultivate a positive culture and ensure reasonable return on receivable investment for the market(s)they lead.

Responsibilities

• Manage the credit function for a network of branches in Missouri and Kansas, including the Kansas City and St. Louis Metropolitan markets

• Regularly and consistently visit markets and respective branches to ensure alignment with sales leadership objectives and customer relationship building

• Drive a service first focus and support a high-performance culture that is aligned with company values.

• Coach, Lead, and Develop up to three Credit Managers and Credit Specialists within their supervisory organization

• Credit Strategy Execution

• Focus on Customer Service & Retention by reacting swiftly to new information and solving inquiries

• Promote efficiency amongst team and region team members by seeking out innovate ways and platforms to work smarter.

• Professionally handle adverse customer credit situations.

• Protect the company's accounts receivable investment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Credit Management or equivalent Experience

• CBA or equivalent professional designation

• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote)

• Knowledge of Microsoft Co-Pilot or equivalent platform, a plus

• Knowledge of Lien Law for Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri

• Knowledge of credit fundamentals (ex: financial statement analysis, secondary securities, contract/bankruptcy law, etc.).

• Proven success record in building engaged and successful teams

• Possess acumen to evaluate risk and make informed credit decisions and recommendations to leadership

• Confident and strong communication skills

• Ability to see the "big picture"

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range:

$6,858.34 - $10,975.00

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)