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EMCO

Construction products distributor

Accelerated Management Development Program Trainee

Full-Time
CA$55k - CA$70k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • A college and/or university degree is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience is required, preferably in wholesale or distribution serving small and medium-sized, owner-operated businesses through a multi-branch network.
  • Possess general management and strategic business management skills, along with strong operational financial acumen.
  • Experience in a role with profit-and-loss responsibility and a proven track record of building a business and improving financial performance are required; a strong sales orientation is also required.
  • Be able to coach and mentor others and exercise sound judgment about people and talent.
  • Be able to identify and address performance gaps appropriately, make difficult decisions when necessary, and provide support and development to help people reach their potential.
  • Demonstrate relationship-building ability and a strong sense of protocol, balanced with an informal yet credible style.
Responsibilities
  • Learn all aspects of business operations, including customer relations, sales, pricing, accounting, business development, health and safety, effective negotiations, and employee development.
  • Develop toward a Profit Centre Manager role through guidance, mentoring, and support from managers and teammates within a region and across Canada.
  • Define goals and strategies to grow market share and share of customer wallet within a defined market segment.
  • Identify location network opportunities and acquisition candidates.
  • Set high expectations and raise performance standards.
  • Ensure quality customer service and ongoing measurement of customer loyalty by monitoring satisfaction with products and services, resolving complaints, and communicating with customers.
  • Support the business planning process, including forecast reviews.
  • Provide customer and competitive intelligence.
  • Assist the Regional Manager in developing a common vision by engaging Profit Centre Managers and drawing on the team.
  • Assist the Regional Manager in developing and applying a regional strategy designed to differentiate the business from competitors.
  • Assist the Regional Manager in developing and promoting a culture of high expectations, a winning attitude, strong team dynamics, pride in achievements, fun, and collaboration; encourage new ideas, challenges to the status quo, and active information sharing.
  • Assist the Regional Manager in developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Assist the Regional Manager in improving top- and bottom-line business performance to achieve consistent, sustainable results.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant experience in wholesale or distribution, serving small and medium-sized, owner-operated businesses through a multi-branch network.

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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