AddressAssistant Credit Manager
For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.
We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.
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The purpose of the Assistant Credit Manager is to provide administrative support for day-to-day operational tasks in the Credit department and ensure adherence to BEK credit guidelines
• Act as primary contact for new account setup, data entry, processing and follow-up on new account applications.
• Collaborate with appropriate personnel to track progress and ensure appropriate identification of outstanding accounts.
• Complete administrative tasks to ensure customer accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor and maintain City Sale accounts.
• Perform monthly review of the tax audit report.
• Act as backup to the Credit Manager for driver approvals.
• Provide training, guidance and feedback to direct reports as needed.
• Maintain commitment to BEK company principles and standards.
• Exhibit professional behavior and management habits according to BEK guidelines.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
Job Qualifications
• At least 2 to 5 years of credit experience required
• Food service industry experience preferred
• Proficient in use of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet and email applications.
• Knowledge of Ben E. Keith Credit policies and guidelines required
• Working knowledge of office machines and multi-line phone systems
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Valid driver’s license
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter • Ability to lead and train others
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
· Short and Long Term Disability
· 401K with matching contribution
· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness Program
· Educational Assistance Program
· Paid Vacation and holidays
· Employee Credit Union
We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
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- Job FamilyFinance & Accounting
- Pay TypeSalary
