Location: Greater Toronto Area / Ontario Network
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Wholesale Distribution / Plumbing / HVAC / Building Materials
Compensation: Competitive base salary + profit-sharing opportunities
Schedule: Full-time, with flexibility required based on business needs
We are seeking an experienced Profit Centre Manager to lead the overall performance of a branch within the wholesale distribution industry. This is a highly results-driven leadership role where success is measured through KPIs, ROI, operational efficiency, sales growth, customer satisfaction, teammate engagement, and overall profitability.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who has a strong sales mindset, proven leadership experience, and the financial acumen to manage a business like their own. The Profit Centre Manager will have significant ownership over business performance, team leadership, budgeting, inventory, sales, operations, and customer relationships.
This role is similar to running a franchise without the franchise fees. The successful candidate will have the freedom and responsibility to make decisions, create action plans, manage performance, and drive growth within their market.
As the Profit Centre Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day and long-term success of the profit centre.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
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Manage overall branch operations, sales performance, financial performance, inventory, and customer satisfaction
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Review reports, analyze KPIs, and develop action plans to improve business results
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Drive ROI, profitability, sales growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency
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Build strong relationships with new and existing customers within the local market
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Identify new sales and margin opportunities with the sales team
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Prepare and present annual forecasts, budgets, and business plans
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Read and analyze financial reports, P&L statements, budgets, and operational data
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Manage teammate engagement, performance, compensation, hiring, and development
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Ensure the team follows company policies, procedures, and operational standards
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Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with Health and Safety policies and legislation
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Oversee building, fleet, equipment, and general profit centre appearance
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Make business decisions with ownership, accountability, and minimal supervision
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Minimum 5 years of managerial experience with strong leadership and motivational ability
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Experience in wholesale distribution, plumbing/HVAC, building materials, construction supply, industrial supply, or a similar business environment
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Established experience in sales, business development, customer relationship management, and margin growth
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Strong financial and business acumen
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Experience preparing budgets, reading financial reports, analyzing data, and working with P&L statements
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Experience managing inventory, sales performance, operations, and team performance
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Proven ability to lead, delegate, follow up, and hold teams accountable
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Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and business challenges
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Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills
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Ability to thrive in a performance-focused and results-oriented environment
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Strong understanding of Health and Safety standards
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Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle
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University degree, college diploma, business management education, or equivalent experience
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Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to run a business like your own
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Strong sales mindset, not only an operational mindset
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Ability to think strategically and understand how business decisions impact profitability
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Experience managing large budgets, large teams, inventory, sales, margins, and operational performance
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Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
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Strong work ethic and long-term career mindset
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Curiosity, drive, learning agility, and self-motivation
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Ability to create a plan, bring ideas, move the needle, and generate measurable business results
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Experience as a Branch Manager, Profit Centre Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, or similar role with full business ownership
This role offers strong career growth, training and development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, pension/RRSP contribution opportunities, profit-sharing potential, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team environment.
The ideal candidate will come from a wholesale, distribution, building materials, plumbing/HVAC, industrial supply, construction supply, or similar business environment. Direct plumbing/HVAC product experience is considered an asset but is not required if the candidate has strong business ownership, sales, financial, and leadership experience.
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the business, lead with confidence, drive profitability, and operate with an entrepreneurial mindset.
