ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Develop and implement the company's credit policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of potential customers and make credit decisions.
• Manage and lead the credit team to achieve company objectives.
• Work closely with other departments to drive organizational change and improvement.
• Monitor and manage customer credit limits and terms.
• Manage relationships with external credit agencies.
• Regularly review and update the company's credit policy.
• Prepare credit reports and metrics for management.
• Manage the use of American Institute of Architect (AIA) contracts and understand the construction industry, including paid-when-paid contracting models.
• Act as a business partner on large contracts and manage automation and cost-to-serve for small customers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline with MBA or other relevant professional certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Credit Manager or similar role in the industrial sector
• Strong leadership skills with a history of building and leading successful teams
• High level of analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to drive change in an organization.
• Experience with AIA contracts and understanding of the construction industry.
• Experience in managing automation and cost-to-serve for small customers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will not supervise anyone directly. However, this role will eventually supervise a Credit Analyst

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Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.