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Outside Account Manager

The Outside Account Manager will develop and maintain strong customer relationships to drive profitable sales and ensure the company remains the primary supplier. They are responsible for prospecting new customers, managing the sales process, and resolving customer issues while upholding company values.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Aug 14, 2026
  • 1 position

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Company Description About EMCO Corporation EMCO Corporation is one of Canada's leading construction wholesale distribution businesses, serving contractors and partners across the country. Backed by more than 115 years of experience, we combine the strength and stability of a national organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business. Our purpose is to help build stronger communities by delivering the products, expertise, and service that support critical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Canada. What makes EMCO Corporation different is our people and culture. Our teammates are empowered to make decisions, develop customer relationships, drive growth, and shape the future of their business. We provide the tools, support, and mentorship needed to succeed, while encouraging initiative, accountability, and innovation. Our culture is built on four core values: Fairness & Caring Trust & Respect Generous Listening Straight Talk Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity EMCO Corporation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every teammate can succeed. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas make us a stronger organization and better partner to our customers. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and individuals from all backgrounds. We are particularly committed to increasing representation of women in leadership and throughout the construction wholesale industry by creating an environment where talent, performance, and potential drive opportunity. Why Join EMCO Corporation? Learn from experienced leaders and mentors! Participate in industry-leading training and development programs. Competitive salary, benefits, pension, and profit-sharing programs Long-term career growth with one of Canada's most respected organizations Team-oriented culture that supports work-life balance. Job Description As an Outside Account Manager, you will develop lasting, ethical customer relationships to maximize the profitable sales for each customer in an effort to grow profit sharing at the Profit Centre. You will become an integral part of each account, understanding the customers’ business and needs, ensuring our role as their primary supplier. To experience success in the position, the Outside Account Manager will: Represent the Profit Centre in a professional manner Uphold our core values and ethics with every interaction Be an effective teammate in the Profit Centre Build strong customer relationships Know the products and services they are selling to each customer Take initiative, growing sales profitably with each customer Act in a safe manner, following all safety guidelines at the Profit Centre and at all customer locations including job sites Additional duties will include: Visit customer offices, shops, and job sites to assess the customers’ business, understand their needs and to develop and maintain strong relationships in order to generate and close profitable sales Prospect and identify new customers and alert the Profit Centre Manager and Credit Team of viable prospects Lead and own the sales process including producing sales call reports, territory planning and growth targets Analyze customer data, develop, and execute strategies to profitably grow market share while meeting and exceeding targets set at the Profit Centre Process orders, quotes, job packages and any other sales functions required Investigate and resolve customer issues; address short payments and returns in a timely fashion that exceeds the customers’ expectations and benefits of the Profit Centre Work with the Profit Centre Manager and Credit Team to facilitate payment of all accounts receivable and communicate any changes in the customers’ business that might affect the credit standing Assist and communicate with customers, vendor representatives, and municipal representatives when new products are introduced Develop and oversee implementation of strategic vendor programs designed to profitably grow the business; participate in vendor trade shows and industry conventions Understand and follow all safety regulations at all customer locations as well as at the Profit Centre Support the Customer Service Representatives and all Profit Centre activities as part of the Profit Centre team Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager Qualifications What we are looking for from you: College and/or University degree A minimum of 2 years of experience with customer service or counter sales Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills Driven to continually identify and pursue new customers and to profitably increase market share of each assigned customer Ability to gain comprehensive knowledge of product and value-added services Excellent relationship building skills with customers, vendors, and teammates Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining tight deadlines with multiple projects Ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders Intermediate math skills Able to learn how to operate material handling equipment Preferred Skills Previous experience with or knowledge of products sold at the Profit Centre Experience using M3 Additional Information Salary Range - 60,000 to 65,000 plus 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. Compensation: CAD 60000 - CAD 65000 - weekly

What you’ll do

The Outside Account Manager will develop and maintain strong customer relationships to drive profitable sales and ensure the company remains the primary supplier. They are responsible for prospecting new customers, managing the sales process, and resolving customer issues while upholding company values.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college or university degree and at least 2 years of experience in customer service or counter sales. A valid driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension • Profit-sharing programs • Training and development programs

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred
  • Microsoft OfficePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Customer service
  • Counter sales
  • Relationship building
  • Territory planning
  • Sales reporting
  • Order processing
  • Quote generation
  • Account management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Verbal communication
  • Math skills
  • Material handling equipment operation
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Product Knowledge
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Sales Prospecting
  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Planning
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Customer Service
  • Value-Added Services
  • Training And Development
  • Customer Data Management
  • Sales
  • Selling Techniques
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Market Share
  • Mathematics
  • Mentorship
  • Proactivity
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Process
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Wholesaling
  • Team Oriented

Job areas

  • Sales
  • Construction
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Logistics
  • Outside Account Manager
  • Account Manager (General)
  • Commercial Sales Representatives
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week