Hybrid Credit Manager

at Turtle

• Job title: Credit Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Clark, United States

About the role

• Credit Manager role supporting sales and profitability through customer credit and accounts receivable management at Turtle, a leading electrical distributor.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate creditworthiness of new and existing customers, authorize and monitor customer credit limits, and credit-approve sales orders in accordance with delegated limits of authority and overall Company credit policies.
• Manage the accounts receivable portfolio of assigned profit center(s) through timely collection, follow-up with customers, resolution of disputes, and enhancement of cash flow within established days sales outstanding (DSO) and delinquency guidelines.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships in support of both sales and credit management initiatives.
• Coordinate with legal department or collection agencies as necessary, on asset recovery strategies and tactics.
• Assist sales management in the review and negotiation of contract and purchase order terms and conditions.
• Protect and enhance sales profitability through the administration of appropriate cash discount and service charge programs.
• Establish and maintain procedures to maximize secondary job protection (Mechanic’s Liens, Payment Bonds, etc.).
• Keep leadership and sales management team informed on matters related to customer accounts and credit trends.
• Assist in the evaluation of unapproved suppliers, and ensure customer satisfaction prior to payment of unapproved suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Finance or Accounting is preferred, or 10 plus years of relevant experience
• 8 -10 years of credit department experience
• Experience in the electrical distribution market
• Working knowledge of liens and bonds and commercial legal principles
• Must be effective in working with customers, suppliers and support team
• Must be an effective verbal and written communicator with excellent negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgment and decision making skills
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee negotiated discounts