Credit Trainee

About the role

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking an early career professional with drive, a great attitude, and willingness to learn our credit business. We will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in a long-term and rewarding career with Ferguson.

Our Program

The Credit Trainee program is designed to accelerate your career in credit by teaching you the basics. We will provide mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job learning with a strong commitment by our credit leadership team to be there for you every step of the way. This is an 8–12 month program where the associate is 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.

The core competencies that will be taught include:

• Systems and processes
• Emotional Intelligence
• Understanding of Sales Process
• Collections Management
• Credit Management
• Customer Relations and Visitation
• Secondary Security
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Financial Statement

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with 0-3 years of work experience post-bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. The ideal candidate will have the 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, are required. Ability to build relationships with high emotional intelligence and people skills is a must.

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.

Location/Relocation

Your initial training location will be based in La Porte, TX for the first 8-12 months. You must be open to relocating after your training program. 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 care for each other at Ferguson. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. Our competitive offering includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match. 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 pay range for this role is $22.60 - $33.89 per month for salaried roles or per hour for all other roles. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations, and the starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.