Director, Accounting

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.

Build Something From the Ground Up – Greenfield Leadership Opportunity

EMCO Fire Protection is a strong, growing, and nationally recognized business — and we’re expanding our footprint across Canada. We are launching a new operation in

Kelowna, BC , and this is a rare opportunity to build a business from the ground up.

If you are motivated by ownership, growth, and the opportunity to create something meaningful in a high-demand industry, this role offers the platform and support of a national organization — with the autonomy of building your own operation.

Responsibilities

Recruit and develop a high-performing team

Assist in securing and establishing the physical location

Design and implement operational processes

Build strong relationships within the local fire protection market

Drive growth and profitability from day one

Additional Duties

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 Fire Protection products sold at the Profit Centre

Knowledge of the construction industry

Additional Information Salary Range - $70,000 + Profit Share

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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