Strategic Development Program Trainee

Job summary

The trainee will progress through a four-phase program covering warehouse logistics, operations, inside sales, and outside account management. Responsibilities include managing inventory, supporting customer service, and building relationships with vendors and clients.

Job details

Company Description With over 115 years of experience, 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. Westlund is the Industrial division of EMCO Corporation. At Westlund/EMCO, 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. Why Join Our Team? 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 Job Description As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 4 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between. Additional duties will include: Phase 1 -Warehouse Logistics Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support. Phase 2 - Operations Get involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and much more… Phase 3 - Inside Sales/Project Management Go from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing large-scale projects. Phase 4 - Outside Sales/Account Management Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships. Qualifications College and/or University degree or equivalent Experience Positive attitude and results oriented mindset Desire to continuously learn and grow Excellent customer service and organizational skills Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity Ability to work well independently and in a team setting Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates Proficient in Microsoft Office software & current technologies Additional Information Salary Range - CAD 45,000 - CAD 50,000 – yearly + relative Profit Sharing 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 45000 - CAD 50000 - yearly

What you’ll do

The trainee will progress through a four-phase program covering warehouse logistics, operations, inside sales, and outside account management. Responsibilities include managing inventory, supporting customer service, and building relationships with vendors and clients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college or university degree and demonstrate a positive, results-oriented mindset. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are required.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Pension plan
• Flex time
• On-the-job training
• Mentorship

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Inventory control
• Order management
• Project management
• Account management
• Sales support
• Logistics
• Pricing control
• Contract negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Inside Sales
• Outside Sales
• Sales Support
• Shipping And Receiving
• Organizational Skills
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Account Management
• HVAC
• Construction
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Credit Management
• Financial Statements
• Warehousing
• Innovation
• Plumbing
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Purchasing
• Sales Operations
• Sales Order
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Wholesaling
• Diversification (Investing)
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Sales
• Logistics
• Construction
• Customer Service & Support
• Management & Leadership
• Strategic Development Manager
• Logistics / Supply Chain Account Representative
• Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

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