Job Description

Credit Manager

LEWIS GROUP COASTAL DIVISION

(Cleary Park / Port Elizabeth)

We are seeking a suitably qualified Credit Manager to oversee all credit functions within the Lewis Cleary Park store. The ideal candidate needs to take ownership of all credit activities, lead a profitable and sustainable credit department which contributes to the overall success of the organisation.

Ideal candidates would have solid experience managing staff and would have had exposure to managing credit targets within the retail environment. The role would drive all people related issues, customer service and credit management within the branch.

The role will

Be target driven and seek to achieve above the required standards in sales, cash, collections, credit controlling and stock management. Able to adapt to various environments when relieving and to take control in that environment in a short period of time. Demonstrate customer care and staff control through effective managerial skills. To be personally involved with the actioning of problematic accounts in branches. To ensure that the company credit/debtors' policies and procedures are effectively introduced and implemented. To correctly split the debtor's book in the branch.

Key Requirements

Must have grade 12 or NQF level 4 qualifications. Be confident, self-motivated and driven to succeed. Must have good communication skills and able to motivate staff. Have at least 2 years credit experience in a furniture retail business with nothing less than 2 years' experience in a management / 2IC role. Be able to work unsupervised. Must have a valid driver's license. Tertiary studies in business Management, a benefit. Be able to set standards and implement collection drives on a regional basis. Have at least 2 years' experience in debtors controlling, with good performance results. Able to work and perform under pressure.
Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

credit in a furniture retail business: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

drivers drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person