Currently seeking an experienced Credit Manager for a global retailer based in Essex.

This is a brand new role, at a very exciting time for the business. Candidates must be fully CICM Qualified, and come from a retail background. This is a brand new role within the team and you will have the opportunity to build out your own team.

The role:

• Managing the company credit policy and procedures within the levels of authorisation to maximise sales and minimise risk.
• Managing the team training and development
• Undertake performance reviews in line with company policy.
• Collaborate with other teams on Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Promote the Customer Portal and its further development.
• Prepare and distribute periodic aged debt, DSO, financial and query management reports in accordance with the Group norms and timescales.
• Support the Sales teams with the processing and verification of new account applications, credit limit reviews, account closures and Customer Master file maintenance.
• Ensure all debit/credit claims and queries are processed in a timely manner and within authorised sanction limits.
• Personally manage the Intensive care accounts.
• Manage the debit note reporting and resolution.
• Manage the Returns process and credit note creation.
• Manage the monthly B2C account reconciliations for E-comm and the Retail outlets.

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant Credit Control experience: essential that some has been gained in a Retail Credit Control environment
• A good educational standard is required and relevant CICM qualification is essential
• Demonstrable team development and management skills
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of accounting software and good Word & Excel experience is essential
• Demonstrable efficient time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail