Credit Director

Were looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary - and reshape the future of building products distribution.

QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market-leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition: Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector.

We are building a customer-focused, tech-enabled, and innovation-driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under-digitized industry.

At QXO, were building a modern, technology-driven platform to transform the building products distribution industry.

As a Credit Director, you will play a critical leadership role in driving profitable growth while managing credit risk across a portfolio. Youll lead a team of Credit Managers, partner closely with Sales and customers, and help shape credit strategy to support business expansion.

What youll do:

• Partner closely with Sales and key customers to support revenue growth while maintaining disciplined credit risk management
• Serve as a senior, client-facing leader-building relationships with strategic accounts and resolving complex credit issues
• Establish and execute credit strategies, policies, and procedures that balance risk and growth
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Credit Managers, ensuring strong performance, consistency, and alignment with company goals
• Oversee credit underwriting decisions, including large or complex transactions and exceptions to policy
• Monitor and manage overall accounts receivable performance, including DSO, delinquency trends, and bad debt
• Drive proactive risk assessment and ensure timely updates to customer credit profiles
• Lead negotiations on high-risk or delinquent accounts to minimize losses and preserve customer relationships
• Oversee third-party collections, legal escalations, lien/bond processes, and bankruptcy activities
• Deliver regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on credit performance, risk exposure, and portfolio health
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Legal to support scalable growth
• Champion process improvements, systems enhancements, and best practices across the credit function

What youll bring:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in credit, collections, or financial risk management
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams (including managing managers)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance risk management and commercial growth objectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Experience working in a client-facing capacity and partnering closely with Sales teams
• Deep understanding of accounts receivable management, credit underwriting, and risk assessment
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, construction or related industry a plus
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles; familiarity with lien and bond processes is a plus
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and credit/ERP systems
• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer and business needs

What youll earn:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.