Credit Management Team Lead (Hybrid)

Sysco Corp.; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Staff shop discounts

Cinema discounts

Recognition awards

Career progression

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Team Manager in Credit Management to lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for managing customer credit risk, optimizing cash flow, and safeguarding financial health.

You will implement robust credit policies, assess creditworthiness, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners. The role operates on a hybrid basis, Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week, offering opportunities to drive process improvements and leverage

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in managing a team of professionals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in data interpretation and financial analysis using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Credit Management specialists.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviews.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Evaluate creditworthiness of B2B customers using financial data and payment history.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in credit assessments.
• Drive process improvements using AI and automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Sales to enable business growth and align credit decisions with objectives.
• Contribute to the implementation and review of credit policies.
• Work with Sales, Finance, and Legal to align decisions with business goals.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Excel

ERP familiarity

Data analysis

Communication

ERP systems

Job description

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Team Manager in Credit Management to lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for managing customer credit risk, optimizing cash flow, and safeguarding financial health.

You will implement robust credit policies, assess creditworthiness, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners. The role operates on a hybrid basis, Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week, offering opportunities to drive process improvements and leverage