Area Credit Manager

FERGUSON•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

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.

Requirements

8+ years of Credit Management or equivalent Experience
CBA or equivalent professional designation
Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote)
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”

Nice To Haves

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

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