Credit Manager

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

The primary purpose of the Credit Manager is to be the administrator and enforcer of the company credit policy. This position is responsible for the overall management of the Credit Department to include development and improvement of the operational goals of the department and the staffing, training and development of the department staff.

* Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code

* Set up customer accounts in the PeopleSoft computer system

* Analyze credit applications for credit worthiness

* Approve customer credit terms for the branch and maintain customer credit files

* Oversees problem accounts to insure collection activity is consistent with credit policy and that collections are made timely and within credit terms

* Explains corporate credit policy to all sales representatives to include the sales representative's written acknowledgement of said credit policy

* Prepare and manage the monthly credit call process and prepare an actual and potential bad debt report

* Enforce credit policy matters such as late DSR collection deductions and bad debt charge backs

* Manage the collection of previously written off accounts Assures that the correct sales tax rates are being maintained in the branch mainframe system

Job Qualifications:

* Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information in a written and/or verbal format..

* Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring sue of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses

* Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in Credit /Collections or related field

* Computer literacy, including Excel and PowerPoint applications

* Previous management experience preferred

* Valid New Mexico driver's license is required for driving to perform company business

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or related industry

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* 401K with matching contribution

* Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Program

* Educational Assistance Program

* Paid Vacation and holidays

* Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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