Credit Management Team Manager

Sysco GB; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Staff shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Recognition awards

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sysco GB in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Manager for Credit Management. You will lead a team responsible for assessing credit risk, optimizing cash flow, and supporting business growth through sound credit practices.

The role requires strong people management, delegation and performance discussions, plus analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems and automation tools is essential; hybrid working and a 39-hour week are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong people management background with ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent delegation and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Credit Management specialists.
• Set objectives, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviews.
• Drive process improvements and leverage AI/automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Sales to enable growth and with Finance/Legal to align credit decisions.
• Evaluate creditworthiness of customers using financials and history; ensure accurate credit assessments.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Performance management

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

We are recruiting a Team Manager within the Credit Management department, which is a great role for someone who has a strong people management background, ideally with experience in either credit management or finance.

You will be responsible for leading a team to ensure effective management of customer credit risk, to optimise cash flow, minimise bad debt exposure, and support business growth through sound credit management practices. This role plays a key part in safeguarding the company’s financial health by implementing robust credit policies, assessing creditworthiness, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.

This role is working Monday- Friday, 39 hours per week on a hybrid contract

Key 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.
• Support your team to evaluate creditworthiness of new and existing B2B customers using financial statements, credit reports, and payment history.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in credit assessments.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and use AI and automation wherever desirable.
• Be the lead with your Sales colleagues to enable growth.
• Contribute to the implementation and regular review of our credit policies.
• Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to align credit decisions with business objectives.
• Support commercial negotiations by providing credit insights.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on credit management matters.

About You;

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership capabilities, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a high-performing team while conducting meaningful career and performance discussions. You will possess excellent delegation and performance management skills, alongside analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to interpret data and make informed decisions. Clear and professional communication is essential, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, negotiate successfully, and explain complex issues in a simple and practical manner. The role requires strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively under tight deadlines. Technical proficiency in MS Excel is required, along with familiarity with ERP systems and automation tools.

What you’ll receive:

• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility