Credit Trainee

Ferguson Enterprises•Franklin, MA

8d•$26 - $39

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. Ferguson is a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication, and more, we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We are excited to offer a great opportunity to join the credit team as a Credit Trainee ! We are seeking an early career professional with drive, a great attitude and willingness to learn our credit business. We will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in a long term and rewarding career with Ferguson! Our Program: The Credit Trainee program is designed to accelerate your career in credit by teaching you the basics. We will provide mentoring, coaching and on the job learning with a strong commitment by our credit leadership team to be there for you every step of the way! This is an 8–12 month program where the associate is active in the operation of the business. This includes time in the warehouse, on the sales counter, riding with delivery drivers, shadowing operations, visiting and/or leading meetings with customer, and learning the technical aspect of the extension of trade credit. The core competencies that will be taught are outlined below. Systems and processes Emotional Intelligence Understanding of Sales Process Collections Management Credit Management Customer Relations and Visitation Secondary Security Uniform Commercial Code Financial Statement Upon successful completion of the program, the associate will have an entry-level working knowledge of how to extend credit to the trade professional and build customer relationships.

Requirements

0-3 years work experience post bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, customer service driven company with a strong desire to enter a career credit development program.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including face-to-face conversations, conversations by phone, and presenting in front of groups.
Ability to build relationships with high emotional intelligence and people skills is a must.
Willingness to learn and be part of a team!