Profit Centre Manager

EMCO Corporation; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company specializing in plumbing and building products is seeking a Profit Centre Manager in Kitchener. The role involves leading business operations, achieving sales and profitability goals, and managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate has a strong management background, proven sales abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in wholesale distribution, 2 years in management.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, excellent judgment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all business operations at the Profit Centre.
• Achieve sales and profit goals through team management.
• Build community relationships to increase market share.

Skills

Management

Sales

Interpersonal Skills

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Analytical Skills

Education

College and/or University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trend

Eclipse

Job description

As the Profit Centre Manager, you will develop and lead all business operations at the Profit Centre. You will be accountable for growing the business while sustaining consistent profitability.

Additional duties will include :

• Achieve sales, gross profit- and profit-sharing goals through the 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 available financial reports and information; develop and implement appropriate strategies to increase sales and margins, improve productivity and manage assets and expenses
• Build relationships in the community to understand the marketplace, increase market share and identify new markets
• Ensure the Profit Centre meets or exceeds service expectations of customers
• Take ownership of all marketing plans and purchasing agreements
• Understand and follow all safety regulations at all customer locations as well as at the Profit Centre
• Safeguard and maintain all Profit Centre assets – buildings, trucks, equipment, inventory, and receivables
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Regional Manager or President

Qualifications

• College and / or University degree
• A minimum of 3 years of wholesale distribution experience
• A minimum of 2 years in a management or leadership role
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
• Driven to succeed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to make sound business judgments
• Create and nurture a positive team environment, inspiring all teammates to do their best work and to achieve the highest levels of customer and teammate satisfaction
• Strong desire to strive for operational excellence
• Understand purchasing and inventory control processes
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment

Preferred Skills :

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
• Knowledge of the construction industry
• Experience using Trend and Eclipse

Additional Information

Salary Range - $75,000

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