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EMCO

Construction products distributor

Profit Center Director

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • A college or university diploma is required.
  • At least three years of experience in wholesale distribution is required.
  • At least two years of experience in a management or leadership role is required.
  • A valid driver's license and an intact driving record are required.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite is required.
  • A strong work ethic and high standards of integrity are required.
  • A strong drive to succeed and an entrepreneurial mindset are required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to make sound business decisions are required.
  • The ability to understand purchasing processes and inventory control is required.
  • The ability to learn and use the applicable software system for processing orders is required.
  • The ability to learn how to operate mechanical material-handling equipment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage all operations of the profit center.
  • Deliver business growth while maintaining sustainable profitability.
  • Achieve sales, gross-profit, and profit-sharing objectives by recruiting, developing, training, coaching, evaluating, and managing the profit-center team.
  • Determine the potential of targeted customers, establish sales objectives for those customers, and hold the sales team accountable for achieving those objectives.
  • Analyze available reports and financial information, and develop and implement strategies to increase sales and margins, improve productivity, and manage assets and expenses.
  • Build community relationships to understand the market, increase market share, and identify new markets.
  • Ensure that the profit center meets or exceeds customer service expectations.
  • Take responsibility for all marketing plans and purchasing contracts.
  • Understand and comply with all safety regulations at customer facilities and at the profit center.
  • Protect and maintain the profit center's assets, including buildings, trucks, machinery, inventory, and receivables.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the regional manager.
  • Create and maintain a positive team spirit, inspire teammates to perform at their best, and deliver high satisfaction to customers and teammates.
  • Pursue operational excellence.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience with or knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and construction products sold at the profit center.
  • Knowledge of the construction industry.

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

Company News

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