Area Credit Manager - Italy
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 I2 C 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
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 I2 C 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