Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program

WESCO Distribution; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major distribution company in Peel Region seeks an Associate for its Sales & Operations Development Program. This twelve-month training prepares you for a Sales or Operations role, developing strong selling skills and business acumen. Responsibilities include engagement in Warehouse Operations, Sales Operations, and Business Development. A degree is required, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Successful completion leads to full-time employment in Sales or Operations.

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

• Participate in Sales Operations, Inside Sales and Outside Sales.
• Engage in Business Development and Site Management.
• Work in Warehouse and Operations.

Skills

Team player mindset

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, 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