With over 115 years of experience, Universal, a division of 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.

At Universal, 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.

Salary Range - $55,000-$58,000

As the Profit Centre Supervisor, you will develop and execute strategies to drive sales and profitability while ensuring sales, gross profit- and profit-sharing goals are achieved in conjunction with the Profit Centre Manager. You will be accountable for sustaining consistent profitability of the business.

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
• Analyze data and implement appropriate strategies to increase sales, improve operating efficiencies, manage assets, and increase ROI and profit-sharing
• Assist with servicing customers, inventory control, shipping and receiving, warehousing and sales as part of the Profit Centre Team
• Build relationships in the community to understand the marketplace, increase market share and identify new markets
• Develop and oversee implementation and management of strategic vendor programs designed to profitably grow the business
• Understand and ensure teammates follow all safety regulations the Profit Centre as well as all customer offices and jobsites
• Safeguard and maintain all Profit Centre assets – buildings, trucks, equipment, inventory, and receivables
• Ensure all SPI’s are followed and implemented at the Profit Centre
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager or Regional Manager

• College and/or University degree
• A minimum of 2 years of wholesale distribution experience
• Valid driver’s licence 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
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, sound business judgment and the capacity for continued growth and development into a Profit Centre Manager role
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Intermediate math skills
• 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

Why Join Our Team?

Universal, a division of EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial 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:

• 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

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.