Credit Trainee

Opportunity

Credit Trainee Ferguson is seeking a motivated early-career professional to join our Credit team. This role is ideal for individuals with strong initiative, a positive attitude, and a desire to build a career in credit and financial operations.

The Credit Trainee Program is a structured, approximately one-year development program designed to build foundational knowledge in credit management and customer service. Participants will gain hands‑on experience across multiple business functions outside of Credit, including:

• Warehouse operations
• Sales counters and customer interaction
• Delivery logistics
• Inside and outside sales
• Branch operations

By the end of the program, trainees will have a practical understanding of trade credit and its role in supporting business growth.

• Sales process understanding
• Credit evaluation and management
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Collections strategy
• Customer and branch relationship management
• Secondary security concepts
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) fundamentals
• Enterprise and vendor systems

• 0–3 years of experience post‑bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Strong interest in a career in credit or financial operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (in‑person, phone, and presentations)
• Ability to build relationships and work cross‑functionally
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment
• Team‑oriented with a willingness to learn and stay engaged

Upon completion of the program, associates are prepared for a Credit Manager role, responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of accounts receivable in a specific market and/or business segment
• Evaluating and extending credit
• Partnering with sales and customers to drive growth
• Managing collections and risk
  
  High‑performing Credit Managers may advance to leadership roles, including Area Credit Manager

Initial training location:
Lenexa, KS (~12 months). Relocation required upon program completion. Relocation assistance provided. Geographic preferences will be considered, with flexibility expected.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, as well as additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements such as mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family‑building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more.

• Monthly salary range: $22.60 – $33.89
• Bonus or incentive plan eligible
• Company complies with all wage regulations.

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