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EMCO

Construction products distributor

Profit Centre Manager

Full-Time
CA$90k - CA$110k/yr
Mid
Athabasca, AB, Canada
In Person
Operations & Logistics

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years of wholesale distribution experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years in a management or leadership role.
  • A valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
  • A strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to make sound business judgments.
  • The ability to create and nurture a positive team environment, inspire teammates to do their best work, and achieve high levels of customer and teammate satisfaction.
  • A strong desire to pursue operational excellence.
  • Knowledge of purchasing and inventory control processes.
  • The ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders.
  • The ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead all business operations at the Profit Centre and remain accountable for business growth and consistent profitability.
  • Achieve sales, gross profit, and profit-sharing goals through recruitment, development, training, coaching, evaluation, and management of the Profit Centre Team.
  • Determine targeted customer account potential, establish sales goals for those accounts, and hold the sales team accountable for achieving those goals.
  • Analyze financial reports and information; develop and implement strategies to increase sales and margins, improve productivity, and manage assets and expenses.
  • Build community relationships to understand the marketplace, increase market share, and identify new markets.
  • Ensure the Profit Centre meets or exceeds customer service expectations.
  • Take ownership of marketing plans and purchasing agreements.
  • Understand and follow safety regulations at customer locations and at the Profit Centre.
  • Safeguard and maintain Profit Centre assets, including buildings, trucks, equipment, inventory, and receivables.
  • Perform other tasks as requested by the Region Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience with or knowledge of industrial PVF products sold at the Profit Centre.
  • Knowledge of the industrial supply business.

About the company

EMCO works as a Canadian wholesale distributor of construction and industrial products. Its profit centres supply plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial customers through branches, warehouses, and showrooms. Its operating model is specific: the decentralized model combines local customer service and inventory decisions with national supplier and support capabilities. Work includes sales, warehousing, delivery, purchasing, operations, finance, and management. The company is EMCO Corporation, with its historical identity kept separate from similarly named manufacturers.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

1906

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What believers are saying

  • EMCO announced two new automated machines in 2026, targeting higher-margin smart manufacturing.
  • EMCO's March 26, 2026 CERATIZIT seminar deepens high-value medical-sector relationships.
  • EMCO's TanyaKIP education program in Tanzania strengthens brand, workforce pipeline, and goodwill.

What critics are saying

  • EMCO closed Magdeburg by August 2025, eliminating 50 jobs and compressing capacity.
  • In 2025-2026, EMCO replaced CEOs and COOs during restructuring, signaling operational instability.
  • A 2025 factory fire and 2026 production reset consumed resources and disrupted output.

What makes EMCO unique

  • EMCO launched integrated-automation turning and milling machines for EMO Hanover 2026.
  • EMCO's new Wendlingen Technology Center showcases its full CNC range near Stuttgart.
  • EMCO's TITANS of CNC partnership expands training-driven distribution and adoption.

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