Area Credit Manager at Kent Building Supplies

The Area Credit Manager is responsible for overseeing credit risk across a designated region, ensuring effective management of customer accounts while supporting business growth. This role partners closely with sales, finance, and collections teams to evaluate credit applications, establish credit limits, and resolve account issues.

• Managing a portfolio of charge accounts for several Kent stores
• Collection of all overdue accounts by telephone, letters, e-mail, etc.
• Monitoring accounts receivable balances and deadlines for various actions needed to collect accounts in a timely and efficient manner
• Reviewing credit applications, approving and setting up accounts, determining credit limits on all new customers and keeping existing customer files up to date
• Analyzing accounts when required to aid the customer in recognizing overdue balances
• Working with third parties (collection agencies, law firms) when required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in consumer and commercial credit field

• Knowledge in the credit construction industry is considered an asset

• Working knowledge of Excel is required

• Accounting background preferred

• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-based environment with emphasis on deadlines

• Bilingualism (French & English) is considered an asset

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.