Area Credit Manager - Italy

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Overview
As Area Credit Manager, you safeguard cash flow and assets by owning credit and collections decisions for a defined country/area.
You act as the local face for Sales and leadership, linking with Risk and the Associate Manager to shape risk strategy and maintain a credit-minded culture.
You balance autonomy with policy, handling complex, high-value accounts and critical negotiations.
You will work with cross-functional teams to support sales while protecting company liquidity and credit quality.
Retribuzione / Benefits
comprehensive benefits package
incentive compensation possibilities
premio and/or commissions where applicable
base salary with clear pay range
Responsabilità
Act as senior local credit contact for Sales and country leadership; partner with Risk to define area risk strategy
Approve or decline order releases/holds within delegated limits; escalate only when thresholds are exceeded
Review and approve credit limits for critical/high-risk customers with proper documentation
Structure and approve payment plans beyond analyst authority
Provide input on Bad Debt reserve adequacy in line with policy
Own and manage a portfolio of strategic, complex customers; lead face-to-face negotiations with senior stakeholders
Lead resolution of high-value disputes with cross-functional coordination
Represent I2C to Sales Directors, Country/General Managers,



and senior stakeholders to promote credit mindset
Identify emerging risk and drive corrective action; support evolution of risk reporting tools
Mentor local team and share best practices while remaining an individual contributor
Support and lead insolvency/legal/debt-recovery engagement for critical accounts
Contribute to portfolio strategy, risk assessment, and resource allocation with Associate Manager and EMEA Credit Manager
Requisiti fondamentali
10+ years in Credit and Collections with direct experience negotiating complex accounts
Independent judgment on credit/collections decisions (payments, order release, limits)
Proven senior-level stakeholder influence with Sales leadership and country executives
Face-to-face customer interaction experience
Medtech collections and credit management experience
Advanced MS Office skills
Fluent Italian; advanced English
Experience with collections systems (Oracle, Credit Management tools)
Bachelor-like degree in related field or equivalent experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously under pressure
Cross-functional collaboration
Negotiation and problem-solving
Influence and credibility with senior stakeholders
Oracle; Credit Management tools; MS Office Suite

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/8kuy3n