Credit and Commercial Operations Specialist
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WHO ARE WE?
SBM Life Science is the Home & Garden subsidiary of a French, independent, and family-owned group of nearly 1000 employees present in Europe and North America, serving amateur and professional markets.
SBM Life Science responds to everyone's need to reconnect with nature by putting the vegetal at the heart of our lives. Our solutions help consumers care for, cultivate, maintain, beautify their gardens, and protect their living spaces.
Our range includes plant protection, care and nutrition products, seeds, potting soils, and pest and mosquito control products to meet consumer needs.
We develop and deliver solutions that reconcile nature and science, performance and responsibility, and are committed to Corporate Social Responsibility across four pillars: Social, Societal, Environmental, and Offer.
SBM is a market leader, agile, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Our core values are passion, authenticity, responsibility, and boldness. In 2022, SBM Life Science received the Great Place To Work certification in Europe, echoing the recognition in the United States in 2021.
Our promise: Let's Grow Tomorrow Together.
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
We are seeking a Credit & Commercial Operations Specialist to manage credit control activities, oversee sales agents’ administration, and support business and administrative operations in Italy and Spain. This role ensures efficient process management while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations. The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance, support decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Milan. We value cooperation and cross-functional support. Joining us offers a welcoming environment, opportunities for growth, and a chance for self-starters with a good understanding of commercial operations, a love for working with numbers, and proficiency in English and Spanish.
Main Accountabilities:
Credit Management
* Manage credit monitoring and payment collections according to company policies.
* Perform periodic reconciliation of customer accounts to ensure data accuracy.
* Manage and resolve payment discrepancies, including sales deductions, to ensure timely payments.
* Collaborate with sales to address payment issues and improve collection processes.
Sales Agents' Administration
* Oversee sales agents' commission calculations and ensure timely processing.
Invoicing / Electronic Invoicing
* Manage invoicing processes, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and transmit invoices to the Italian SDI system.
* Coordinate with customer service to resolve invoice transmission issues.
Other Administrative Support
* Gather financial data from various departments for analysis and decision-making.
* Extract and secure data from tools to support financial and credit management.
Our Requirements
* Proficiency in Italian, intermediate/advanced English, and Spanish (preferred).
* Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in finance operations, credit management, or administration.
* Advanced MS Excel skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with ERP systems (SAGE preferred) and managing financial data.
Personal Competencies
* Proactive, curious self-starter, able to work independently.
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
* Flexible and adaptable team player.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industry: Manufacturing
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