Credit Manager Snelling is recruiting an experienced Credit Manager for a Bessemer-area company. This position will oversee customer credit risk and collections, evaluate creditworthiness, establish credit limits, monitor account exposure, and manage past-due balances. The Credit Manager will work closely with Sales and leadership to support business growth while minimizing credit risk and bad debt losses.
Pay:
$80,000$100,000/year, depending on experience Schedule: MondayFriday | Full-TimeKey Responsibilities of Credit Manager: Review credit applications and establish appropriate credit terms and limits Evaluate customer creditworthiness using credit reports, references, payment history, and financial information Maintain and regularly review customer credit files and limits Monitor customer exposure, payment trends, and aging reports Manage collections of past-due balances and communicate with customers regarding payment commitments Place accounts on credit hold when appropriate and review requests for credit-limit increases Prioritize collection efforts based on account aging, exposure, and risk Document collection activity and significant account issues Work closely with Sales to resolve payment issues and balance customer needs with credit requirements Monitor customers approaching or exceeding credit limits Communicate significant credit and collection concerns to management Recommend changes to credit terms, limits, or account status Coordinate outside collection or legal action on high-risk accounts when necessary Qualifications Required for Credit Manager: Previous experience in commercial credit and B2B collections Strong understanding of commercial credit, collections, and risk management Steel, metals, industrial distribution, or manufacturing experience preferred Strong communication, negotiation, and collection skills Excellent organizational and analytical abilities Sound judgment when balancing sales growth with credit risk Experience with ERP systems, credit reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel Interested and qualified candidates for the Credit Manager position should submit their resume to whittney@snellingbham.com for immediate consideration. Resumes will be reviewed as quickly as possible and qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. For additional information, please contact Whittney Taylor at 205.879.9950
