Assistant Credit Manager

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY/nThis position will assist the corporate credit manager as directed to help ensure company goals are met, policies are followed, receivables are collected timely and bad debt write-offs are maintained at an acceptable level./nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/n/n- Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, pay adjustments, etc./n/n/n- Listen to, respond to and address employee concerns./n/n/n- Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area's goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to./n/n/n- Facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities./n- Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities./n- Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate./n- Manage and improve departmental performance measures through use and interpretation of continuous improvement tools. Improve working conditions and processes that include supporting and directing employees to participate in improvement programs./n/n/n- Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions./n/nSKILLS/n/n- Excellent oral and written communication skills/n- Excellent interpersonal skills/n- Proficient computer skills, including experience with internet and email use/n- Professional telephone etiquette/n- Provide effective leadership, promote teamwork and demonstrate the ability to lead people to get results/n- Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment/n- Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquires/n- Remain calm in difficult situations/n- Proven abilities in credit related functions/n- Problem solve, especially in a fast-paced, high pressure environment/n- Address difficult customer and employee issues & concerns/n- Maintain confidentiality/n- Possess and demonstrate leadership skills and initiative to complete tasks/n- Maintain a positive and professional attitude that motivates others and promotes enthusiasm/n- Delegate tasks to appropriate individuals/n/nCOMPETENCIES/n/n- Professional/n- Decision Making/n- Results Oriented/n- Adaptability/n- Integrity and trust/n/nEDUCATION/n/n- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business or related, Preferred/n/nEXPERIENCE/n/n- 4 years credit or finance related experience, Require/n- Supervisory/Management experience/n