Job Posting:Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.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 Pompano Beach, FL 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
Shared credit operation managing the A/R for our South Florida Waterworks business.
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
Regular travel within a defined area will be necessary
Performing other duties and functions as requested by management
QualificationsA successful Market Credit Manager will possess the following:
Bachelor’s degree in the finance or equivalent work experience
3+ years of professional credit management experience in construction distribution
Ability to be meet with customers on a frequent and ongoing basis
Ability to be onsite and in the office to meet with and collaborate with sales leadership
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good judgment, problem solving skills, and ability to negotiate
Bilingual candidates highly preferred
Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!-Pay Range:-$4,124.70 - $9,075.00-Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.-This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.-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)Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.