Credit Specialist

Posted 4 Days Ago
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4 Locations
In-Office
21-41 Hourly
Entry level
Other • Retail
The Role
Manage a portfolio of process-focused customers and national accounts by applying credit policies, monitoring risk, pursuing delinquent payments, preparing credit and collection reports, resolving problem debts, and supporting invoicing and payment portals. Handle complex credit accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships, minimizing losses, and supporting sales and business objectives. Collaborate with credit teams, peers, management, and customers.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.


The Credit Specialist will be managing a portfolio of process focused customers and national accounts


Responsibilities:
  • Maintain consistency between credit and collection activities and the organization's overall customer relations strategy.
  • Implement credit policies to maintain an acceptable risk level, prompt payments, and minimize credit losses.
  • Contact customers regarding delinquent payments, prepare reports reflecting credit and collection status, and identify/address problem debts.
  • Manage customers utilizing portals for purchase order delivery, invoicing, and payment, and handle a wide variety of credit and collection functions.
  • Handle sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts, ensuring positive customer relations and minimizing outstanding debts.
  • Participate in associate meetings, communicate concerns to management, and spend time strengthening internal and external relationships. Work closely with peers at different credit management levels and support them as needed.
  • Support enterprise business and sales objectives through efficient performance of job responsibilities.

Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in credit management or similar accounting or finance roles preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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$20.60 - $41.41

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Skills Required

  • Previous experience in credit management or similar accounting or finance roles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Ferguson Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ferguson Enterprises and has not been reviewed or approved by Ferguson Enterprises.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with HSA availability and a PPO, plus dental, vision, life, disability, mental health, and family-forming and women’s health support. Feedback suggests these offerings add significant perceived value to the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and executive deferral options. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long-term financial security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are wide-ranging, including vacation, sick, holiday, personal, parental, and paid volunteer time. Feedback suggests generous PTO is a key attraction and complements cash compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Newport News, VA
17,243 Employees
Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) is a leading North American value-added distributor providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is the largest operating subsidiary of Ferguson plc. For more information on Ferguson plc, please visit www.fergusonplc.com.

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