Associate - Technical Sales & Operations Development Program

WESCO Distribution; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution firm in Canada is seeking an Associate for their Technical Development Program. This twelve-month training initiative aims to prepare associates for technical or engineering roles within the company. The role involves product sizing, specification, and business development. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a desire to build a career in automation. Successful completion of the program leads to a full-time position in sales or sales operations.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in an engineering/Automation role.
• Desire to build a career in automation.
• 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution.

Responsibilities

• Product sizing and specification.
• Product setup and configuration.
• BOM creation.
• Business Development.
• Industrial B2B technical support.

Skills

Team player mindset

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Associate – Technical Development Program, you will partake in the Wesco Sales & Operations Development Program. This is a twelve-month training program designed to prepare associates for technical or engineering positions within Wesco. You will develop strong technical 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. Completing the program means that an Associate has successfully completed the entire twelve-month training program and its requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Product sizing/Specification
• Product setup/configuration
• BOM creation
• Business Development
• Industrial B2B technical support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field-Mechatronics engineering (with a strong electrical foundation), Electrical engineering technologist, or electrical engineering degree preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in an engineering/Automation role
• Desire to build a career in automation.
• 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
• 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

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made withoutregard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are anEqualOpportunity and Affiramitive Action Employer.