Assistant credit manager / Collections

COMPANY

Well-known Montreal based international designer, importer and distributor of Men’s, Women’s, Boys and Girls wear seeks experienced Assistant to report to the Credit Manager.  High volume, fast-paced creative environment commands a self-starter who is hard-working, personable and flexible to maintain our mainly American major distributor Sales market.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain corporate credit policy.
• Handle all credit issues with boutique business, while keeping management aware of specific new    challenges.
• Review orders-on-hold report to follow up on delinquency and/or credit limit issues.
• Review credit applications for new customers.
• Work closely with sales and management team on customer credit issues.
• Manage customer credit files.
• Work with Credit Manager to negotiate customer terms.
• Monitor deductions taken by customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects within deadline.
• Experienced with EDC process (export credit insurance and bonding).
• Must be hands-on.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications and negotiation skills in English
• Must be highly organized and have strong time management skills.
• Keen sense of detail while also able to see the big picture.
• Computer proficiency must include Word and Excel; knowledge of Momentis a plus.
• Ability to work in a friendly, small team-focused group of employees with diverse backgrounds.
• Minimum of five years of experience in similar fast-paced distribution environment.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Full time job
• Competitive salary

CONTACT

Jeffrey Harris (Talent acquisition specialist)