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Ferguson

Credit Manager

Ferguson

. Evaluate and approve credit applications, limits, and account changes based on risk analysis .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeAddison • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $5,258 - $8,408 per monthWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in credit evaluation, collections strategy, and portfolio management while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, optimize receivables, and build strong customer relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Credit EvaluationCollections StrategyPortfolio ManagementFinancial Statement AnalysisLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills
Credit Application EvaluationRisk AnalysisDelinquent Account ManagementCredit Limit ManagementLegal EscalationUCC ComplianceECOA KnowledgeFDCPA UnderstandingSecondary Security ConceptsSales Process Understanding
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsRelationship-BuildingPriority Management
Tools & Technologies
Enterprise SystemsVendor Systems
Industry Keywords
Accounts ReceivableCollectionsConstruction IndustryMulti-State Territory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Evaluate and approve credit applications, limits, and account changes based on risk analysis
  • Monitor customer balances and aging; take action on delinquent accounts
  • Develop and execute effective collection strategies
  • Review and manage credit limits and lien rights to protect company interests
  • Resolve disputes in partnership with sales and customers
  • Manage bad debt exposure, including recovery efforts and legal escalation when necessary
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including UCC, FDCPA, ECOA, liens, bonds, and Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Partner with sales teams through regular branch interaction and customer visits
  • Structure credit solutions such as joint check agreements for project-based accounts
  • Handle complex, high-risk, or exception accounts beyond standard authority
  • Lead, coach, and develop credit team members
  • Manage daily credit and collection activities in alignment with company policy and assigned authority
  • Manage a portfolio of accounts receivable of up to $20M
  • Support sales growth, optimize return on receivables, and minimize exposure
  • Support a multi-state Central Midwest territory

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field preferred
  • Credit, Collections, or Accounts Receivable experience; construction industry preferred
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills with sound business judgment
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Leadership or team development experience preferred
  • Sales process understanding
  • Credit evaluation and portfolio management
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Collections strategy and execution
  • Customer and branch relationship management
  • Secondary security concepts
  • Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) fundamentals
  • Enterprise and vendor systems proficiency
  • Regular overnight travel within the territory is required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Mental health coverage
  • Gender affirming benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Associate discounts
  • Community involvement opportunities
  • Business travel expenses fully reimbursed