Credit Specialist

FERGUSON; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dental, vision

Job summary

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, seeks a Credit Specialist in Madison, WI to manage a portfolio of process-focused customers and national accounts. You will monitor invoices, address delinquent payments, and enforce credit policies to protect cash flow and minimize losses.

The position requires 1–5 years in credit, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong customer relations skills. Salary ranges from $21.63 to $32.45 per hour with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in credit management or similar roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage customers optimizing a wide variety of credit and collection functions.
• Monitor invoice status and root cause issues.
• Handle sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts, ensuring positive customer relations and minimizing outstanding debts.
• Maintain consistency between credit and collection activities and the organization’s overall customer relations strategy.
• Implement credit policies to maintain an acceptable risk level, prompt repayments, minimize losses, and efficiently collect arrears.
• Contact customers regarding delinquent payments, prepare reports reflecting credit and collection status, and identify/address problem debts.
• Participate in associate meetings, communicate concerns to management, and spend time strengthening internal and external relationships.
• Support enterprise business and sales objectives through efficient performance of job responsibilities.

Skills

Credit management

Customer relations

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

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, a Fortune 500 company, 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.

The Credit Specialist will be managing a portfolio of process focused customers and national accounts

Responsibilities:

• Manage customers optimizing a wide variety of credit and collection functions.


• Monitor invoice status and root cause issues


• Handle sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts, ensuring positive customer relations and minimizing outstanding debts.


• Maintain consistency between credit and collection activities and the organization’s overall customer relations strategy.


• Implement credit policies to maintain an acceptable risk level, prompt repayments, minimize losses, and efficiently collect arrears.


• Contact customers regarding delinquent payments, prepare reports reflecting credit and collection status, and identify/address problem debts.


• Participate in associate meetings, communicate concerns to management, and spend time strengthening internal and external relationships.


• Support enterprise business and sales objectives through efficient performance of job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of experience in credit management or similar roles.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

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!

Pay Range:

$21.63 - $32.45

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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 employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information