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A leading wholesale distribution company in Canada is seeking a Region Manager of Fire Protection. This role involves leading Profit Centre Managers, ensuring growth and performance across the region. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record in sales management, and the ability to foster a positive team culture. Join a company that values innovation and offers substantial growth potential.
At EMCO Fire Protection, our widespread success comes from an uncompromising commitment to our people. If you want to join an innovative, inclusive, nationally recognized, and growing wholesale distribution company – then come explore a career with us!
The Region Manager of Fire Protection will be responsible and accountable for leading a team of Profit Centre Managers in the Stewardship, Performance, Growth and Strategic Development of the Profit Centres across Canada
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Region Manager – Westlund
Works with: Profit Centre Managers, Management Trainees, Sales Development Trainees, Future Leaders, National Support Centre, EMCO Leadership Team, Credit Department, Vendor Relations
External Relationships: Vendors, Customers, Industry Associations, Landlords and Service Providers, Recruitment Agencies, Post-Secondary Institutions
JOB DUTIES:
The role of a Region Manager at EMCO has four accountabilities and expectations to deliver the following:
Stewardship of the business model
Role model for Westlund’s Core Values, Code of Conduct/Ethics Policy, Key Business Principles, Strategic Priorities and SPI adherence
Limiting expenses above the PC (Profit Centre)
Benchmark and share best practices with RM peers for organizational consistency across Canada
Development and selection of a world class team (PCM’s, Management Trainees, Future Leaders) and includes the following:
World class annual Performance Feedback and Development Plans (formerly PMPs) for all PCMs
Ensuring appropriate placement (in collaboration with the Training Team) with the best PCMs and constant personal engagement with the MTs
Comprehensive succession plans for each PC
Supporting the building of dream teams and strong bench in each PC through a Sales Development Program (SDP) with an emphasis on building and delivering world class training programs and events
Vigilant use of the assessment process maintaining ambitious standards on selection
Strategic Growth in the Region
Organic market share growth through the existing PC network or PC network expansion
Leveraging vendors and Westlund brand segmentation for growth
Stimulate innovation and initiative with the PCMs to create the right balance of risk in the region
Growth through acquisitions
Results
Education: University degree (Business preferred)
COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrated ability to attract, hire, train, develop and retain high potential teammates
Previous success as a PCM/GM
Multi-Location responsibility (Area Manager experience an asset)
Respected and Trusted by the team
Ability to build level 5 relationships in the Vendor community
Record of accomplishment in Sales growth and proactive Account Management/Sales Management
Proven ability to execute a vision/strategy/action plan
Proven ability to grow market share AND deliver sustained upper quartile financial results
Effective in Change Management
Demonstrated ability to build a desirable culture that aligns with EMCO’s Core Values, key business principles and strategic priorities
ATTRIBUTES:
Cultural Influencer
Guardian of Core Values
Steward of the business model
Vision and Strategic Planning capabilities
Drive and desire for continuous improvement
Change Agent
Commitment to Personal Development
Coachable
Why Join Our Team?
EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s leading national distributors of Plumbing, Heating, Waterworks Industrial and Fire Protection Products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!
In addition, we will offer you:
Salary Range: $75,000 to $100,000
EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.