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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 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.

If a career with an organization that rewards performance and provides a stable and supportive environment for its associates nationwide sounds good to you, Ferguson may just be the place for you. Our people are our biggest asset and share a common passion for customer service, which has helped shape us into the industry leader we are today.

We are currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Market Credit Manager for our Addison, Chicago location. If you have familiarity and experience with credit, collections and accounts receivable coupled with an interest in contributing directly to the bottom line of a multi-billion-dollar organization, this is the position for you!

As a Market Credit Manager, you will administer the daily credit and collection management duties of the credit department within the guidelines set forth in the company credit policy manual consistent with the various approval limits assigned to each credit manager. The execution of this task must be accomplished in the manner which is both sales supportive, minimizes credit losses and maximizes return on accounts receivable investment.

Responsibilities

Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Shared credit operation managing the A/R for Chicago

• Conduct credit investigations on existing and potential customers to extend or raise credit limit

• Review credit information obtained, evaluate the credit risk and approve or decline credit accounts

• Monitor monthly balances of customers

• Follow closely the course of aging accounts and determine action to be taken on delinquent accounts

• Plan and maintain a program for the systematic follow-up and collection of receivables

• Review and manage credit limits daily

• Review lien filing report daily to protect and enforce bond and lien rights

• Follow up on disputes in a timely manner and work with salespeople and customers to resolve.

• Facilitate bad debt recovery by monitoring potential write-offs and collecting on previous write-offs, and taking legal action when necessary

• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the management and collection of accounts receivable including but not limited to: Anti-Trust, Liens, Bonds Fair Debt Collection Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Record Retention, Sarbanes-Oxley, and the Uniform Commercial Code

• Work with customers in the branch and visit them onsite regularly, either with salespeople or alone.

• Extend credit to customers in accordance with established company policies and terms in a timely manner

• Personally handle major accounts requiring individual attention, marginal accounts, problem accounts, special credit arrangements, and deviations from standards

• Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members

• Occasional travel within a defined area may be necessary

• Performing other duties and functions as requested by management

Qualifications

A successful Market Credit Manager will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Finance field preferred

• 3 yrs Credit Management Experience preferred

• Experience in Credit, Collections, and/or Accounts Receivables in the construction industry

• Self-confident, strong communication skills and inquisitive

• Good judgment, problem solving skills, and ability to see the “big picture”

• Handle stress, manage time and people and analyze numbers

• Desire and ability to serve customers

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!

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Pay Range:

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$3,960.00 - $8,571.20

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

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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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)