Mgr, Credit and Collections

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Manage and coordinate all aspects of credit and collections. Notify customers of delinquent accounts to solicit payment, receive payment and post amount to customer's account; keep records of collection and status of accounts.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Reviews and approves credit applications.
• Reviews customer contracts
• Prepares credit reports.
• Works with customers to pay amount due on credit account, damage claim, or non-payable check, or negotiates extension of credit.
• Reports status of accounts and contracts regularly.
• Prepares legal documents, as needed.
• Interviews, selects, and trains staff.

Career Level Dimensions

Typical Training/Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally, 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Problem Complexity

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.

Autonomy

• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

Leadership

• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Environmental Job Requirements

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• No travel required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credit & Collections experience in a commercial distribution and/or contractor supply business
• Demonstrated understanding of lien laws in the state(s) that comprises the region in which they manage
• Some travel required. Working in multiple ERP systems
• Prefer experience Excel spreadsheets.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

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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