Area Credit Manager

The Area Credit Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the credit risk within a specific geographic area or region. The Area Credit Manager will collaborate with sales, finance, and collections teams to manage customer credit accounts, approve credit limits, and resolve credit-related issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in consumer and commercial credit field.
• Knowledge in the credit construction industry is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Excel is required.
• Accounting background preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-based environment with emphasis on deadlines.
• Bilingualism (French & English) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of charge accounts for the several Kent stores.
• Collection of all overdue accounts by telephone, letters, e-mail, etc.
• Monitoring accounts receivable balances and deadlines for various actions needed to collect accounts in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reviewing credit applications, approving and setting up accounts, determining credit limits on all new customers and keeping existing customer files up to date.
• Analyzing accounts when required to aid the customer in recognizing overdue balances.
• Working with third parties (collection agencies, law firms) when required.