Credit Trainee

Overview

Ferguson is offering a Credit Trainee program. The program is 8–12 months long and allows the trainee to learn the basics of credit operations. The trainee will be active in the warehouse, sales counter, delivery driver support, shadowing operations, customer meetings, and technical credit extension.

• Systems and processes
• Emotional Intelligence
• Understanding of Sales Process
• Collections Management
• Credit Management
• Customer Relations and Visitation
• Secondary Security
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Financial Statement

During the program the associate will perform activities such as visiting customers, shadowing operations staff, learning credit collection, and experimenting with credit extension models. Upon completion the trainee will have an entry‑level working knowledge of trade credit and customer relationship building.

• 0–3 years post‑bachelor work experience or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including face‑to‑face, phone, and presentation
• High emotional intelligence and people skills
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast‑paced, customer‑service environment

The trainee will progress toward a Credit Manager position, owning a portfolio of accounts with significant A/R, managing credit extension and collections, building customer relationships, and visiting customers regularly. Successful Credit Managers may advance to Area Credit Manager roles.

Initial training in Appleton, WI. After training, relocation to Columbus, OH is required. A relocation allowance will be provided.

Pay Range: $22.60 – $33.89 per hour. The role is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.