Company Description
- Belong to an innovative and stable company, investing in a better future
- North Ryde Location- Hybrid working and brand-new offices (with parking & gym!)
- Drive cashflow performance. Lead a high performing credit team. Strengthen partnerships across a national network.
Join Rexel Australia and contribute to our mission of delivering smarter, safer and more sustainable electrical solutions. As part of a global Group with more than 1,900 branches across 17 countries, we are committed to operational excellence, customer value and a cleaner energy future.
We are seeking an experienced Credit Manager to lead the management of our regional trade receivables portfolio. This role is perfect for a commercially minded credit leader who can balance strong governance with practical business partnership across branches, sales, and senior management.
You’ll oversee credit operations, guide a team of Credit Officers, and use data driven insights to maximise cash collections, minimise bad debt, and maintain strong customer relationships.
Job Description
- Lead credit operations — Manage credit assessment, approvals, collections, and compliance with Rexel Group Credit Policy.
- Partner with branches & sales — Build strong working relationships to support growth while protecting risk.
- Approve credit applications within delegated authority and coordinate Atradius endorsements when required.
- Monitor debtor exposure and initiate reviews for credit limit adjustments.
- Provide analytics & insights — Deliver KPI reporting, dashboards, and monthly insights for senior management.
- Oversee cashflow reporting including cash forecasting, DSO, unapplied cash, uninsured trading, and doubtful debt provisions.
- Coach & develop your team — Build capability, identify training needs, and motivate staff to achieve targets.
- Drive process improvement across credit, AR, and customer workflows.
- Manage bad debt & recoveries ensuring provisions remain appropriate and recoveries are maximised.
- Collaborate across the business with senior leaders, finance, branches, and external partners.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of credit legislation, litigation processes, and credit risk frameworks.
- Deep understanding of Accounts Receivable, credit systems, and ERP platforms.
- High competency in PC‑based applications, reporting tools, and data analysis.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial judgement with the ability to balance customer service and risk.
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision making capability.
- A collaborative, solutions focused approach with a professional phone manner.
Additional Information
At Rexel, you’ll be part of a business that invests in its people, its customers and the planet.
- Genuine career pathways across a global network
- A recognised environmental leader committed to a sustainable future
- Strong diversity and inclusion programs, including Women in Rexel
- Access to KUDO$, our premium rewards and discounts platform
- Wellbeing support programs and birthday leave
- A safe, supportive and high performing culture where great work is recognised
Help us lead the transition to a smarter, more sustainable future.
#feeltheenergy and find out more at rexel.com/careers
We welcome applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and people from all backgrounds.
Pre-employment medical, drug testing and a national police check may be required.
