Job Posting:
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.
Overall Objective:
General areas of responsibility include handling accounting systems and conducting financial audits; preparing, collecting, and analyzing financial information for decision support; handling accounts payables and receivables; evaluating and managing credit; allocating investments and determining funding sources; handling the organization's taxation affairs; evaluating risk and managing insurance; and preparing budgets, reports, forecasts and statutory returns. Positions in credit are responsible for formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for investigating new customers and extending credit lines.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate, review the credit and set credit limits that minimize the organization's credit risk but are consistent with company practices.
Perform a wide variety of credit and collection functions.
Handle the organization's most sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts to maintain positive customer relations and minimize debts outstanding.
Reviews and approves joint check agreements and job accounts (commercial and residential).
Ensure that credit and collection activities are consistent with the organization's overall customer relations strategy in coordination with functional or operational area managers (for example in sales or customer service).
Implement the organization's credit policies so that an acceptable level of risk is maintained, repayments are made on time, losses are kept to a minimum, and arrears are economically collected.
Contact customers regarding delinquent payments and prepare reports reflecting status of credit and collection activity.
Consistently review and assess the status of individual credit accounts so that problem debts can be quickly identified and addressed.
Review, reject or authorize credit applications in accordance with company standards and establish appropriate repayment terms to minimize the organization's credit risk.
Follow established procedures and guidelines to collect credit information, maintain accurate records, and collect overdue accounts to minimize outstanding debts.
Meets regularly with branch leadership to figure out the best strategy to enhance profits, minimize risk, handle expectations and align business goals with credit limits.
Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management.
Spends a significant amount of time each month visiting customers, riding with sales teams and strengthening relationships
both internal and external to the Company.
Has credit limit authority up to $125,000 on main accounts and up to $350,000 on job accounts.
Supports enterprise business and sales objectives through the effective and efficient performance of job responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience preferred to perform at expectation.
Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
Ability to lead and empower individuals and teams.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
Knowledge of eCredit & Cash App financial and accounting software.
Proficiency in Bectran & Billtrust platforms.
Knowledge of PowerBI.
Familiarity with Levelset.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.
Ability to effectively use Ferguson's inventory and logistics system.
Ability to effectively use Ferguson's customer relationship management system.
Ability to adjust work schedule in accordance with job objectives.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Valid drivers' license preferred.
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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$3,075.30 - $6,783.70
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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)
