Core & Main Looking for Credit Manager, Non-Supervisor at St. Louis, Missouri Full Time

Job Summary

The credit department is dedicated to increasing the rate of payment from our customers and protecting our company’s assets with diligence in a professional manner, while working closely with our branches to drive profitable sales and generate the highest overall return on investment.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Partners with underwriting to review credit applications, assigns credit limits and establishes terms of sale
• Evaluates existing customer credit limits based on current market trends, purchase activity and payment history
• Responsible for collections of AR within assigned districts. Strong partnership with both field and customers is required to ensure effectiveness in DSO reduction
• Investigates customer projects to confirm validity of all project parties for proper filing deadlines and lien tracking when applicable.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees’ professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service and/or credit experience preferred.
• Successful candidate must have the ability to adapt to change and be innovation minded.
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications such as Word and Excel is a must.
• Must be an effective communicator (verbal and written) with exceptional phone skills and attention to detail.
• Experience desired but not required in process improvement.
• Support team within multi-functions of the department, identify and help slimline current processes.

About Core & Main

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating approximately 275 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. Core & Main’s 3,500 plus associates are committed to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help communities thrive. Visit to learn more.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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