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EMCO

Construction products distributor

Profit Centre Manager

Full-Time
CA$65k - CA$75k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Hamilton, ON, Canada
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • A college and/or university degree is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of wholesale distribution experience is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years in a management or leadership role is required.
  • A valid driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required.
  • The candidate must understand purchasing and inventory control processes.
  • The candidate must be able to learn and operate the applicable order-processing software system.
  • The candidate must be able to learn how to operate material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead all business operations at the Profit Centre, growing the business while sustaining consistent profitability.
  • Lead by example and represent the Profit Centre professionally.
  • Uphold core values and ethics in every interaction.
  • Inspire Profit Centre teammates toward strategic initiatives and operational objectives.
  • Recruit, develop, coach, mentor, and lead the Profit Centre team.
  • Develop new strategies, market opportunities, and business processes.
  • Build strong customer and vendor relationships.
  • Listen, communicate, collaborate, and influence teammates, customers, and business partners.
  • Follow safety guidelines at the Profit Centre and customer locations, including job sites.
  • Achieve sales, gross profit, and profit-sharing goals through recruiting, developing, training, coaching, evaluating, and managing the Profit Centre team.
  • Determine potential for targeted customer accounts, 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.
  • Own all marketing plans and purchasing agreements.
  • 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 Regional Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience with or knowledge of products sold at the Profit Centre.
  • Knowledge of the construction industry.
  • Experience using M3.

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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Benefits

  • Profit Sharing
  • Relocation Assistance

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