Area Credit Manager - Italy

Senior individual-contributor role managing complex credit and collections relationships for a defined Italian territory. Combines local market expertise with autonomous decision-making authority over credit limits, payment plans, and order releases while supporting sales and safeguarding company assets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior local credit point of contact for Sales and country leadership, advising on risk strategy
• Approve or decline order releases and credit limits for critical accounts within delegated authority
• Own and manage portfolio of strategic customers, leading negotiations directly with senior stakeholders
• Identify emerging risks and drive corrective action; mentor local team on collections best practices
• Lead resolution of complex disputes and represent I2C in front of senior internal and customer executives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent relevant experience
• 10+ years in Credit and Collections, including negotiation with complex strategic accounts
• Demonstrated independent judgment on credit decisions and payment plan structuring
• Fluent spoken and written Italian; advanced English
• Advanced MS Office Suite and collections systems experience (Oracle, credit management tools)
• Proven senior-level face-to-face customer and stakeholder interaction experience
• Medtech industry collections and credit management background

Compensation: €41,300 - €68,800 EUR annual