Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program

WESCO Distribution; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking candidates for their Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program in Edmonton, Canada. This twelve-month training program prepares participants for careers in Sales or Sales Operations. Successful candidates will develop crucial skills, industry knowledge, and professional networks, ultimately leading to a full-time position. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Willingness to travel is essential, making this an exciting opportunity for aspiring professionals.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Training conferences

Qualifications

• Desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.
• 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role.
• Ability and willingness to travel - local and national.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Warehouse and Operations tasks.
• Assist in Sales Operations.
• Engage in Inside and Outside Sales.

Skills

Team player mindset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

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