Waterworks Sales & Operations Trainee

WolseleyCanada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for a Waterworks Sales and Operations Trainee position. This role offers a hands-on training experience that prepares you for a successful career in sales and operations. You'll rotate through various job roles, gain essential skills, and develop relationships that are crucial for success. With significant growth potential, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to build a thriving career in a dynamic environment. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters your professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Company Matched Pension Plan

Potential for Profit-sharing Bonus

3 Weeks Paid Vacation

Reimbursement for Steel-toed Boots

Qualifications

• Must be willing to relocate for the position.
• Strong dedication to continual learning and career growth.
• Sales experience in retail or wholesale is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through warehouse, counter, and inside sales roles.
• Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance skills.
• Job shadow with salespeople and subject matter experts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Experience

Results-oriented Attitude

Ability to Thrive in Fast-paced Environment

Education

Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business

Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in Trades

Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in Humanities

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

WW Sales & Operations Trainee

Our future leaders start here. As a Waterworks Sales and Operations Trainee, your development will be hands-on. You’ll learn this exciting business from the ground up.

Wolseley Waterworks (a division of Wolseley Canada) is a national leader in providing waterworks products and services to municipal, heavy construction water, and wastewater sectors. We have over 30 full-service Waterworks-dedicated branches across Canada.

We are proud that our team members are known for their technical knowledge, expertise and efficient customer service. Every day, public and private water authorities, utility contractors, public works/line contractors and heavy highway contractors count on Wolseley Waterworks for our customer-centric solutions.

Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in sales and operations. After you complete the training program, you can count on a career trajectory that you can shape!

What’s in it for you?

• Be a part of a national training program that has a proven track record of helping trainees establish their career
• Career opportunities with significant growth potential
• The support you need to succeed, including formal discussions to review your goals, performance, and growth potential
• Develop foundational skills for what it takes to be successful in our industry
• We will coach and mentor you on how to have a thriving career in sales
• Establish relationships essential to growing our business - and your success
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, company matched defined contribution pension plan, and potential for profit-sharing bonus
• 3 weeks paid vacation

What will you do:

• Rotate through the warehouse, counter, and inside sales job roles
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and mentoring meetings to enhance sales skills and product knowledge.
• Complete all learning elements (eLearning & hands-on)
• Focus on sales process, product knowledge, leadership development, and related topics, aligning to our business
• Job shadow with salespeople and subject matter experts

What will you bring:

• Must be willing to relocate
• Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in a relevant discipline:Business (SupplyChain/Commerce/Marketing), Trades (Plumbing/HVAC/Construction), Humanities (Psychology/Sociology)
• A dedication to continual learning with an aim to succeed
• Results-oriented attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Career ambitious and able to envision long term career growth
• Sales experience such as retail or wholesale considered an asset
• Any second language, not required, but an asset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities
• Must hold a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Steel-toed boots (reimbursable up to $200 with receipt)

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.