Credit Manager

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.

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