Client Services Supervisor

Baker Distributing Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Distributing Company LLC in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Client Services Supervisor to drive sales revenue while minimizing credit loss, applying corporate credit policy under guidance of the Credit Manager. The Client Services Supervisor position consists of three major areas of responsibility that includes Credit Management, Collection Management and Cash Management.

You will manage credit and collections, establish lines, supervise the Collections Administrators, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; credit/collections experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook; Access.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in collections and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Extends credit to customers in accordance with company policy.
• Compile, analyze and maintain information on credit worthiness.
• Review files and data to evaluate credit risk and establish lines.
• Direct the activities of the Collections Administrators under your area.
• Assist with tax audits as necessary.
• Maintain relationships with staff, store personnel and sales.

Skills

Credit management

Team leadership

Customer service

Negotiation

MS Office proficient

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

About Us

Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment in the U.S. We have been in business for nearly 75 years; we are visionaries ! We are innovating the distribution industry every single day as we transform our company into a world-class supply chain. Our 1,400 employees and 200+ locations serve 50,000 active customers. Our corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Fl. and we are a subsidiary of Watsco (NYSE: WSO).

At Baker, we are utilizing emerging technologies and innovations to diversify our portfolio and our service offerings to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

People are the core of our business -- those who work for us (our employees), those who work with us (our suppliers and vendors) and those we work for (our customers). While some of our employees are the most experienced in the industry, we are always seeking new talent with fresh ideas. If you have a keen sense of respect -- for yourself and others; an unfaltering devotion to integrity; the drive to provide consistency; the tenacity to strive for excellence; and embody the spirit of teamwork, we would love to talk with you.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Client Services Supervisor assists in the production of sales revenue with minimum credit loss and apply this Corporate Credit Policy under the guidance of the Credit Manager. The Client Services Supervisor position consists of three major areas of responsibility that includes Credit Management, Collection Management and Cash Management.

Es sential Duties/Accountabilities

• Extends credit to customers in accordance with established company policy and terms.
• Compile, analyze and maintain information on credit worthiness on all customers within assignment territory.
• Review files, reports and supplemental data to evaluate credit risk.
• Protect accounts receivable by securing personal or third party guarantees, bond and/or lien rights, joint checks, letters of credit, credit insurance or others instruments as deemed necessary.
• Approve new customer accounts and job accounts.
• Establish credit lines for individual accounts to stated authority level.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions of sale.
• Monitor and evaluate credit lines on existing customers to ensure that they are appropriate.
• Direct the activities and responsibilities of the Collections Administrators that are under your area of responsibility on the team.
• Actively involved in and coordinates collections for the area of assigned responsibility.
• Carries out the established program for the follow up and collection of accounts receivable.
• Reconcile customer accounts by taking appropriate legal action when required.
• Maintain good working relationships with department employees, store personnel and sales persons .
• Consult with and obtain approval from the Director of Credit on particularly complex problems, special credit arrangements and deviations from standards.
• Follow the established process for updating monthly performance reporting.
• Ensure that customer master updates are being made accurately and on a timely basis under area of responsibility.
• Handles nonroutine credit inquiries and correspondence.
• Personally handles credit beyond subordinate’s authority, major accounts requiring individual attention, marginal accounts, problem accounts, special credit arrangements, and deviations from standards.
• Assist with tax audits as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

And here is what you will need to be successful:

E ducation and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required .
• Previous experience in Credit and/or Collections
• All work experience related, unrelated, transferable skills, and demonstrate ability through past achievements will be considered.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications required : Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook; Access
• Demonstrated effectiveness in collections
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast - paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to become proficient in using basic IT platform for research and Audit preparation
• Ability to adapt to change in a changing environment.
• Ability to adapt to the use of new technology as it becomes available.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and understanding English to ensure full compliance with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The employee is regularly required to work in an office environment
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
• The employee will be expected to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer in an office environment.
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will be asked to periodically travel to customer sites.

Status

Full-Time

Company

Baker Distributing Company LLC

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