Credit Representative

Credit RepresentativeFor over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America. We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.At Global Industrial, we're One Team committed to delivering value and empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on: Meritocracy & Pay for Performance – Your impact drives your rewards High Say-Do Ratio – We follow through on our commitments Career Growth & Internal Mobility – We invest in your future Collaboration & Accountability – One team delivering real results Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us. Global Industrial — Delivering Value Starts HereKey ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for achieving maximum credit release while vetting orders to ensure they meet the standards set.Research and compile credit information on customers to facilitate order releasePerform credit application and trade reference research to obtain credit evidence from financial institutions and customer vendorsCarry out thorough credit checks to enable the initiation of sound credit decisionsInform internal business partners of progress of credit investigationCommunicate with customers when other special credit requirements or advance deposits are deemed necessaryPerform other duties as requiredCompetencies and skillsPrevious experience in customer interactionAlpha and numeric data entry experienceStrong verbal and written communications skillsSolid analytical proficienciesAbility to organize, prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and work under time constraints is requiredMust have previous A/R backgroundGlobal Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.