Profit Centre Manager

Company Description

With over 115 years of experience, Westlund is a leading national wholesale distributor of industrial products to the Oil and Gas and construction industries. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support initiatives across Canada.

At Westlund, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other's growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Why Join Our Team?

Westlund is one of Canada's largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products. 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:

Great mentors and on-the-job training
Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
Work-life balance and flex time



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 preferred
A minimum of 3 years of wholesale distribution experience preferred
A minimum of 2 years in a management or leadership role preferred
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 - $60000.00 to $750000 plus profit sharing opportunity

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.
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