Credit Manager

Come join one of the fastest-growing independently owned distributors in Northern California! We are looking for a full-time Credit Manager to join our team in our Hayward, CA branch location.

Position Summary:

Supervises all credit and collection activities per established policies, practices, and procedures in a manner that will result in maximum credit sales and minimum credit losses.

Benefits:

• Salary: $102k-$153k annually
• Anticipated Pay Range: $115k-$133k annual salary depending on experience plus bonus
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Medical, Dental, Free Vision Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD Insurance
• Paid Major Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Commuter Benefits
• ARC Fertility Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Voluntary Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Plan, Student Loan Program, Additional Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages staff, including hiring, training, development, and engagement.
• Active customer engagement and payment on account management to keep Days Outstanding (DSO) aligned with the company’s goals.
• Monitors the credit risk associated with customer accounts.
• Monitor collection activities to ensure proper procedures are being followed.
• Good working relationships with customers and the sales team.
• Establishes and implements procedures and continuously looks to improve the processes of accounts receivable and related activities, leveraging available and new technology as appropriate.
• Prepare and present monthly analyses to the Director of Finance.
• Approves extending and terminating credit to customers per the established company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates credit and collection activities with management, sales, and accounting.
• Manage credit investigations, credit file maintenance, and written correspondence to applicants.
• Audits and collects on strategic and problem accounts.
• Coordinate all credit-related legal actions, including various court appearances.
• Manage job accounts and pre-lien notifications.
• Identify all potential bad debts and monitor their collection or write-off.
• Participate in continual training regarding lien law knowledge and best credit practices.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of credit and collections experience.
• Previous history managing a team.
• Proficiency in lien law

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate or better knowledge of personal computers and peripherals, word processing and spreadsheet software, e-mail, and the Internet.

Other Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong follow-up skills are a must.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

More about Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool:

Over that last decade we have expanded to 15 locations throughout Northern and Central California and are ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationally. We focus on several key categories under two company brands, including tools, safety, specified products, electrical supplies, alternative energy, and automation. Our core markets served include: commercial and industrial contractors, and facility and OEM clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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