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Why Turtle? At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. Every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
About The Role Turtle is recruiting for a Credit Manager. This position will have an in office presence 3‑4 days per week. There is some opportunity for travel.
The Credit Manager, while working independently, will support sales and profitability initiatives through the extension of customer credit and management of accounts receivable portfolios. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of finance and accounting procedures and have the ability to handle challenging situations.
What You'll Do
Evaluate creditworthiness of new and existing customers, authorize and monitor customer credit limits, and credit‑approve sales orders in accordance with delegated limits of authority and overall company credit policies.
Manage the accounts receivable portfolio of assigned profit center(s) through timely collection, follow‑up with customers, resolution of disputes, and enhancement of cash flow within established days sales outstanding (DSO) and delinquency guidelines.
Establish and maintain customer relationships in support of both sales and credit management initiatives.
Coordinate with legal department or collection agencies as necessary, on asset recovery strategies and tactics.
Assist sales management in the review and negotiation of contract and purchase order terms and conditions.
Protect and enhance sales profitability through the administration of appropriate cash discount and service charge programs.
Establish and maintain procedures to maximize secondary job protection (mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, etc.).
Keep leadership and sales management team informed on matters related to customer accounts and credit trends.
Assist in the evaluation of unapproved suppliers, and ensure customer satisfaction prior to payment of unapproved suppliers.
What You'll Bring
Bachelors of Science in Finance or Accounting is preferred, or 10 plus years of relevant experience.
8–10 years of credit department experience.
Experience in the electrical distribution market.
Working knowledge of liens and bonds and commercial legal principles.
Must be effective in working with customers, suppliers and support team.
Must be an effective verbal and written communicator with excellent negotiation skills.
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
Sound independent judgment and decision making skills.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
What We Offer
401(k) plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation
Employee negotiated discounts
Who We Are Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned, and three‑generation women‑owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on‑site MRO procurement, cost‑saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
These Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Human Resources Services
Next Steps You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.
Equal Opportunity Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Credit Manager
role at
Turtle .
Why Turtle? At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. Every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
About The Role Turtle is recruiting for a Credit Manager. This position will have an in office presence 3‑4 days per week. There is some opportunity for travel.
The Credit Manager, while working independently, will support sales and profitability initiatives through the extension of customer credit and management of accounts receivable portfolios. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of finance and accounting procedures and have the ability to handle challenging situations.
What You'll Do
Evaluate creditworthiness of new and existing customers, authorize and monitor customer credit limits, and credit‑approve sales orders in accordance with delegated limits of authority and overall company credit policies.
Manage the accounts receivable portfolio of assigned profit center(s) through timely collection, follow‑up with customers, resolution of disputes, and enhancement of cash flow within established days sales outstanding (DSO) and delinquency guidelines.
Establish and maintain customer relationships in support of both sales and credit management initiatives.
Coordinate with legal department or collection agencies as necessary, on asset recovery strategies and tactics.
Assist sales management in the review and negotiation of contract and purchase order terms and conditions.
Protect and enhance sales profitability through the administration of appropriate cash discount and service charge programs.
Establish and maintain procedures to maximize secondary job protection (mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, etc.).
Keep leadership and sales management team informed on matters related to customer accounts and credit trends.
Assist in the evaluation of unapproved suppliers, and ensure customer satisfaction prior to payment of unapproved suppliers.
What You'll Bring
Bachelors of Science in Finance or Accounting is preferred, or 10 plus years of relevant experience.
8–10 years of credit department experience.
Experience in the electrical distribution market.
Working knowledge of liens and bonds and commercial legal principles.
Must be effective in working with customers, suppliers and support team.
Must be an effective verbal and written communicator with excellent negotiation skills.
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
Sound independent judgment and decision making skills.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
What We Offer
401(k) plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation
Employee negotiated discounts
Who We Are Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned, and three‑generation women‑owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on‑site MRO procurement, cost‑saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
These Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Human Resources Services
Next Steps You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.
Equal Opportunity Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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