Director Credit

Sonepar•Upper Marlboro, MD

5d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Capital Electric Supply is hiring an experienced Director Credit to lead part of its Credit Team and support the northern portion of the business. The role requires a collaborative leader who communicates effectively with small business owners, coworkers, and the sales team. Using experience in risk and collections management, the Director Credit supports sales goals while meeting credit targets and applies the company’s relationship-based approach to credit extension. The position combines strategic and tactical work. It includes traveling to customer locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the Washington, DC area to build relationships with business owners and financial leaders, gather business information, and review financial information. The role also involves developing associates and making effective credit decisions. Capital Electric provides electrical products and services to contractors and is part of the Sonepar group. The company describes its culture as supportive and inclusive and offers benefits and professional and personal development programs to full-time associates.

Requirements

10 or more years of credit management experience.
7 or more years of experience leading a credit team.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, psychology, or a related field.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience extending credit to small business owners in the wholesale building supply industry.
Ability to travel to Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the Washington, DC area.
Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, including associate development.
Effective decision-making skills to support sales goals while meeting credit targets.
Working knowledge of mechanics lien and payment bond laws.
Understanding of how to use financial statements in credit extension.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Lead part of the Credit Team and contribute to leadership within the company.
Use risk and collections management experience to support sales goals while meeting credit targets.
Build relationships with small business owners and coworkers through effective communication.
Travel to customer locations and meet with business owners and financial leaders to build relationships, gather business information, and review financial information.
Develop associates.
Make effective credit decisions that support sales goals while meeting credit targets.
Apply knowledge of mechanics lien and payment bond laws and use financial statements in credit extension.