Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program

WESCO Distribution; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for their Sales & Operations Development Program. This twelve-month immersive training experience is designed to equip associates with essential selling skills and business insights, paving the way for a rewarding career in Sales or Operations. Participants will gain valuable product knowledge, enhance their professional networks, and receive mentorship from experienced managers. With hands-on training and opportunities to attend engaging conferences, this program promises to be both educational and enjoyable, setting the stage for a successful future in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a service or sales-oriented role.
• Desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in warehouse and operations activities.
• Contribute to outside sales and business development.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Sales Skills

Business Acumen

Ability to Travel

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

WESCO Distribution

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

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 your 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.

Responsibilities:

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

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
• 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