Credit Trainee

About the role

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We are excited to offer a great opportunity to join the credit team as a Credit Trainee!

Responsibilities

• Teach you the basics of extending credit to the trade professional and building customer relationships.
• Active in the operation of the business, including time in the warehouse, on the sales counter, riding with delivery drivers, shadowing operations, visiting and/or leading meetings with customers, and learning the technical aspect of the extension of trade credit.
• Learn systems and processes, emotional intelligence, understanding of the sales process, collections management, credit management, customer relations and visits, secondary security, Uniform Commercial Code, and financial statement analysis.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years work experience post bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, customer service-driven company with a strong desire to enter a career credit development program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including face-to-face conversations, conversations by phone, and presenting in front of groups.
• Ability to build relationships with high emotional intelligence and people skills is a must.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a team!

Career Path

This is more than a job — it’s the start of a career. We are preparing the associate to be a functioning Credit Manager. The Credit Manager will own a portfolio of accounts with millions in account receivable, where they will be responsible for the extension of credit and collection of the A/R. They will be expected to be engaged in the business, build relationships with customers and sales, visit customers on an ongoing basis, and grow business while achieving an acceptable return on receivables investment. The Credit Manager will report to the Area Credit Manager. A successful and highly functioning Credit Manager will move forward into the Area Credit Manager role, where A/R responsibilities will increase and where there is an opportunity to manage people.

Location/Relocation

Your initial training location will be based in Euless, TX for the first 8-12 months. You must be open to relocating after your training program. The ability to be open to living in a new location and being adventurous is required! We will provide a relocation allowance at that time. We can look at the region you prefer or if open across the US.

Benefits

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!

Pay

The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. 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.