Credit Lead

We are looking for an experienced Credit Lead to oversee commercial credit activities and support sound financial decision-making in Tampa, Florida. This role combines day-to-day credit administration with cross-functional collaboration, requiring someone who can work closely with sales teams, finance partners, executives, and dealers. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a practical approach to risk management, and the confidence to handle time-sensitive order releases and credit approvals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review customer accounts and authorize order releases once payment status, funding, and internal approvals have been confirmed.

• Evaluate credit exposure and recommend appropriate credit limits to support sales while protecting the business from unnecessary risk.

• Partner with finance contacts and lending organizations to verify transactions, resolve account issues, and ensure accurate allocation of funds.

• Support collection-related activity in coordination with the team member focused on receivables follow-up, helping address escalations when needed.

• Analyze account information and prepare Excel-based reports to organize data, identify trends, and support credit decisions.

• Communicate clearly with sales leadership, company executives, and external partners regarding credit status, approvals, and account concerns.

• Respond to occasional after-hours requests, particularly during month-end periods when urgent order processing may be required.

This is a permanent opportunity that will pay up to $100,000 depending upon experience. Please apply to Jane Gearhart if interested!

• At least 7 years of experience in commercial credit and collections, including hands-on responsibility for account review and credit decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage customer credit lines using sound business judgment and risk assessment practices.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, finance companies, and senior leadership.

• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to reformat, organize, and manipulate data for reporting and analysis.

• Experience approving credit, supporting collections activity, and addressing account disputes in a detail-oriented manner.

• Willingness to work in a primarily onsite environment with flexibility to assist outside standard hours when business needs arise.