Credit Supervisor - Chicago West Suburbs - Electrical Wholesale

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Credit Supervisor

Location: Addison, IL

Job type: Full Time

Salary Range: $75,000 - $104,000

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday - Friday

*The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role. Eligible for short term incentive program.

Viking Electric, a Sonepar company, is seeking a Credit Supervisor to lead our Chicago market credit team and help drive strong financial performance through effective credit management, coaching, and customer support. If you’re a collaborative leader with a passion for developing people, reducing risk, and supporting business growth, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Credit Supervisor, you will play a key role in overseeing credit operations, supporting team performance, and partnering with our sales and customer teams. In this role, you will:

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and support the Chicago Credit team (4–5 direct reports)
• Monitor workload, provide training, and deliver ongoing coaching and performance management

Customer & Internal Support

• Respond to account inquiries from customers, internal associates, and outside organizations
• Resolve account issues, maintain billing accuracy, and protect customer goodwill
• Approve orders, maintain credit data, and securely share credit information when appropriate

Credit Issue Resolution

• Partner with Customers and the Sales Team to resolve credit concerns in a professional, timely manner

Accounts Receivable Support

• Assist Credit Analysts in managing open receivables to ensure timely collection

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support the Credit Manager with regulatory requirements and internal control compliance

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years of progressive credit management experience
  • Supervisory or lead experience preferred
  • Experience in construction distribution required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Teams, and related systems
• Ability to independently follow procedures and make sound decisions
• Valid driver’s license; limited travel required

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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