Profit Center Manager Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Management

Description

Job Title:
Profit Centre Manager

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

About the Opportunity

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.

What You'll Do

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:

Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing team

Manage overall branch operations, sales performance, financial performance, inventory, and customer satisfaction

Review reports, analyze KPIs, and develop action plans to improve business results

Drive ROI, profitability, sales growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency

Build strong relationships with new and existing customers within the local market

Identify new sales and margin opportunities with the sales team

Prepare and present annual forecasts, budgets, and business plans

Read and analyze financial reports, P&L statements, budgets, and operational data

Manage teammate engagement, performance, compensation, hiring, and development

Ensure the team follows company policies, procedures, and operational standards

Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with Health and Safety policies and legislation

Oversee building, fleet, equipment, and general profit centre appearance

Make business decisions with ownership, accountability, and minimal supervision

What You'll Bring

Minimum 5 years of managerial experience with strong leadership and motivational ability

Experience in wholesale distribution, plumbing/HVAC, building materials, construction supply, industrial supply, or a similar business environment

Established experience in sales, business development, customer relationship management, and margin growth

Strong financial and business acumen

Experience preparing budgets, reading financial reports, analyzing data, and working with P&L statements

Experience managing inventory, sales performance, operations, and team performance

Proven ability to lead, delegate, follow up, and hold teams accountable

Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and business challenges

Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills

Ability to thrive in a performance-focused and results-oriented environment

Strong understanding of Health and Safety standards

Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle

University degree, college diploma, business management education, or equivalent experience

What Sets You Apart

Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to run a business like your own

Strong sales mindset, not only an operational mindset

Ability to think strategically and understand how business decisions impact profitability

Experience managing large budgets, large teams, inventory, sales, margins, and operational performance

Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic and long-term career mindset

Curiosity, drive, learning agility, and self-motivation

Ability to create a plan, bring ideas, move the needle, and generate measurable business results

Experience as a Branch Manager, Profit Centre Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, or similar role with full business ownership