Assistant Credit Manager

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

\n This position will assist the corporate credit manager as directed to help ensure company goals are met, policies are followed, receivables are collected timely and bad debt write-offs are maintained at an acceptable level. \n

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

\n \nMake employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, pay adjustments, etc.\n\n \nListen to, respond to and address employee concerns.\n\n \nCoordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area's goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.\n\n \nFacilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.\nManage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.\nAudit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.\nManage and improve departmental performance measures through use and interpretation of continuous improvement tools. Improve working conditions and processes that include supporting and directing employees to participate in improvement programs.\n\n \nDemonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.\n\n SKILLS \n \nExcellent oral and written communication skills\nExcellent interpersonal skills\nProficient computer skills, including experience with internet and email use\nProfessional telephone etiquette\nProvide effective leadership, promote teamwork and demonstrate the ability to lead people to get results\nPerform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment\nRespond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquires\nRemain calm in difficult situations\nProven abilities in credit related functions\nProblem solve, especially in a fast-paced, high pressure environment\nAddress difficult customer and employee issues & concerns\nMaintain confidentiality\nPossess and demonstrate leadership skills and initiative to complete tasks\nMaintain a positive and professional attitude that motivates others and promotes enthusiasm\nDelegate tasks to appropriate individuals\n\n

COMPETENCIES

\n \nProfessional\nDecision Making\nResults Oriented\nAdaptability\nIntegrity and trust\n\n

EDUCATION

\n \n Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business or related, Preferred \n\n

EXPERIENCE

\n \n4 years credit or finance related experience, Require\nSupervisory/Management experience\n