Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program

WESCO Distribution; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American distribution company is looking for an Associate to join their Sales & Operations Development Program in Burnaby, Canada. This twelve-month training program is designed to develop strong selling skills and prepare participants for full-time roles in Sales or Sales Operations. Candidates should have an associate degree, and ideally some experience in sales or operations roles. This program includes hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to network within the organization.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role.
• Desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business.
• 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse and Operations management.
• Sales Operations responsibilities.
• Business Development initiatives.

Skills

Strong selling skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

As an Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program, you will partake in the Wesco Sales & Operations Development Program. This is a twelve‑month training program designed to prepare Associates for a Sales or Sales Operations position within Wesco. You will develop strong selling skills and overall business acumen, gain product and industry knowledge, and expand their professional networks throughout Wesco. You will work directly under the supervision of one of our local managers and are paired with a peer mentor (previous program graduate). Successful completion of the program results in a full‑time Sales or Sales Operations position. Completing the program means that an Associate has successfully completed the entire twelve‑month training program and its requirements.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse and Operations
• Sales Operations
• Inside Sales
• Outside Sales
• Business Development
• Site Management and Implementation - Integrated Supply Track

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role
• Desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business
• Team player mindset
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel - local and national
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI
• 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution
• Internship in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business preferred
• Ability to travel 0-25%

Training

In addition to the immersive experience provided through the assigned company location, Associates will be invited to participate in several training conferences. Conferences are designed to include networking opportunities, training, and fun!

• Program Orientation (In-person) - Near Chicago or Pittsburgh
• Mid-Year Event (Virtual Event) - via Microsoft Teams or similar format
• Graduation Event (In-person) - Near Chicago or Pittsburgh