As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.
We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.
We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.
Credit Manager
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Manager to Manage the Company’s credit function. This will involve making credit line decisions and acting as direct line manager for the credit team where using a professional and proactive attitude, you will provide your team with clear and concise guidance and support, encouraging productivity and ensuring that targets and deadlines are met. You will also produce and analyse complex debt ledgers and identify key issues requiring strong analytical and numerical skills. You will work closely with front of office departments including sales and pricing teams. An ability to
build strong working relationships is a must.
The role requires a candidate who is:
o A Leader with previous credit & people management experience
o Self-motivated and results driven
o Eager to expand Knowledge and Skills
If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
o Lead and Manage the team
o Ensure adequate training and coaching is available
o Ensure credit and collections and customer accounts are maintained to the highest standard and in line with SLA’s
o Effectively handle customer queries / escalations
o Agree customer payment plans
o Liaise with DCA’s and legal counsel when applicable
o Assist colleagues as the business demands
o Prepare weekly / monthly and quarterly reports
o To represent the company on appropriate industry bodies and attend meetings as required
o To review accounts periodically with Credit controllers and Sales Management
Key Accountabilities:
o The Debtors Ledger Management
o Maintain a high level of performance in conjunction with company KPIs
o Agree customer credit terms and limits
o Handle customer queries
o Ensure that all customer records are properly maintained
o Ensure relevant transactions are processed on a daily basis.
o Ensure SOX compliance is adhered at all times
Requirements:
o Minimum of 5 years credit experience is essential, experience in a credit environment within the food services sector would be advantageous
o Minimum 2 years strong people management experience is essential
o Demonstrated understanding of debt ledgers
o Strong negotiation skills essential
o Relevant qualification an advantage
o Knowledge of SOX compliance an advantage
o Full class B drivers licence and flexibility to travel
Sysco Ireland Culture
o Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
o Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
o Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
o A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.
The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years credit experience
- Minimum 2 years people management experience
- Demonstrated understanding of debt ledgers
- Strong negotiation skills
- Full class B driver's licence and flexibility to travel
- Ability to build strong working relationships
- Self-motivated and results driven
- Experience in a credit environment within the food services sector
- Relevant qualification
- Knowledge of SOX compliance
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
