Trade Relations Manager jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Company Description

Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.

AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit to provide extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.

AWP SAFETY CORE VALUES

Ownership, Trust, Teamwork

Job Description

The Customer Relations Manager will work to align the Statewide (AWP Safety Company) billing and collections team to ensure company standards are achieved by managing and assigning workload(s) and overseeing customer onboarding, invoicing, and assisting with account resolution to ensure timely payments. The Customer Relations Manager is responsible for collaboration across all levels to achieve enterprise and organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Supervisor and team members and collaborate with other billing and collection teams within AWP Safety to ensure billing and collection standards are being met.
• Assist in developing and implementing training for all employees regarding processes and policies.
• Meet and maintain collection goals and metrics on a daily and monthly basis.
• Evaluate methods and procedures of billing and collection functions to improve efficiency.
• Communicate across business units and with Executive leadership on improvements and areas of need to streamline billing and collection operations.
• Ensure staff meets production goals while remaining compliant with company standards and performing the essential functions of their position.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and verify outstanding account balances.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure that complete and accurate information is flowing to the billing and collections team to facilitate timely and accurate invoicing.
• Create financial reports related to billing and collection function.
• Provide training on systems and processes as requested.
• Investigate and resolve escalated customer issues.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Effectively communicate with internal management when necessary to accelerate the billing and collection processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations for subordinate team members according to organizational guidelines.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5-7 years total accounts receivable and billing experience required
• 3 years experience in a supervisory role is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly shift priorities
• Organized with an intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, employees and clients
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and terminology; strong math skills
• Outgoing & assertive personality – not afraid to approach individuals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word)
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, American Contractor, TCR, Prelude, and Salesforce software preferred, but not required

The hiring range for this position is $80-90K per year 10% AIP Bonus. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Traffic Solutions Corp., d.b.a. Statewide Safety Systems, a company of AWP, complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected classifications under applicable law. Traffic Solutions Corp., d.b.a. Statewide Safety Systems complies with all federal government contracting laws and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants, such as women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and certain groups of veterans. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits. Traffic Solutions Corp., d.b.a. Statewide Safety Systems policies and practices reflect our commitment to nondiscrimination in all areas of employment, including contracting opportunities for vendors and suppliers.