Region Manager South Western Ontario Plumbing

Emco Corporation : Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Toronto is seeking a Regional Manager to drive strategic growth and manage a high-performing team across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wholesale distribution, strong leadership, and communication skills. This full-time executive role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000, along with the chance to lead a dynamic and innovative team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in wholesale distribution with P&L responsibility.
• Strong general management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional strategies supporting organizational goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing regional team.
• Drive growth and manage expansion within the region.
• Foster collaboration across Profit Centres.
• Strengthen relationships with national accounts and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Sales Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada. EMCO is committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities. We empower our team members to act like owners and strive for innovation and excellence in customer service. We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace with opportunities to continually develop skills through ongoing training and to work with passionate colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Position Summary

The Regional Manager (RM) will play an integral role in developing, setting and executing the strategic direction for both the Region and the Plumbing Division as a whole. The region currently consists of 14 locations (Profit Centres). Included in the strategic vision and execution are the following :

• Develop, Communicate and Deliver on Long-Term Regional Vision and Plans - create a roadmap with objectives for 3, 5, and 10 years, including strategic alignment with select vendors and customer segments.
• Select and Develop a Team of World-Class Talent and Leadership - recruit, develop, retain, and grow Profit Centre Managers who partner across the organization, including management development programs and succession planning.
• Drive Growth and Business Expansion - use organic growth, green-field expansion and acquisitions to increase scale, financial results, and market relevance; lead acquisitions across the Region.
• Core Values and Key Business Principles - promote Fairness and Caring, Trust and Respect, Generous Listening, and Straight Talk.
• Establish and Promote a Culture of High Expectations - set clear performance expectations and lead with integrity.
• Champion the Business Model - focus on Leadership, People, Customers and Vendors to achieve strong results and robust operations.
• Manage Key Business and Financial Performance - drive world-class performance while maintaining strong controls and maximizing operating performance, ROI, and market share.
• Foster Cooperation and Sharing - inspire collaboration while respecting Profit Centre independence.
• Customer and Supplier Relationships - strengthen relationships and coordinate sales for major national customers and large contracts.
• Provide Inspirational Leadership - lead in line with our Key Business Principles: Profit Centre Manager is Hero; The Profit Centre is the Heart of Our Business; Sharing Success; Freedom to Live into Your Dream.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Develop and implement regional strategies that align with the organization’s goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing regional team and manage succession planning.
• Drive growth, expansion and acquisitions within the region.
• Maintain a culture of high performance, integrity, and customer focus.
• Foster collaboration across Profit Centres while allowing regional autonomy.
• Strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers and coordinate national account efforts.

Qualifications

• Accomplished leader with excellent communication skills and a reputation for ethics and integrity.
• Extensive wholesale distribution experience or equivalent, including P&L responsibility and growth initiatives.
• Driven, energetic, organized, entrepreneurial, disciplined, servant leader, resilient, and able to advocate for the region’s best interests.
• Strategic thinker with strong general management, sales management, business development, financial acumen, and operational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

• Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000.
• EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a discrimination-, harassment-, and barrier-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. We welcome applications from all minority group members and underrepresented groups.
• EMCO uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes. For more information contact 226-268-7589.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Wholesale