Assistant Credit Manager at Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC.

POSITION SUMMARYThis position will assist the corporate credit manager as directed to help ensure company goals are met, policies are followed, receivables are collected timely and bad debt write-offs are maintained at an acceptable level.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMake employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, pay adjustments, etc.Listen to, respond to and address employee concerns.Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the areas goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.Facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.Manage and improve departmental performance measures through use and interpretation of continuous improvement tools. Improve working conditions and processes that include supporting and directing employees to participate in improvement programs.Demonstrate the Companys Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.SKILLSExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsProficient computer skills, including experience with internet and email useProfessional telephone etiquetteProvide effective leadership, promote teamwork and demonstrate the ability to lead people to get resultsPerform under strong demands in a fast-paced environmentRespond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiresRemain calm in difficult situationsProven abilities in credit related functionsProblem solve, especially in a fast-paced, high pressure environmentAddress difficult customer and employee issues & concernsMaintain confidentialityPossess and demonstrate leadership skills and initiative to complete tasksMaintain a positive and professional attitude that motivates others and promotes enthusiasmDelegate tasks to appropriate individualsCOMPETENCIESProfessionalDecision MakingResults OrientedAdaptabilityIntegrity and trustEDUCATIONBachelors Degree in Finance or Business or related, PreferredEXPERIENCE4 years credit or finance related experience, RequireSupervisory/Management experienceRequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther