Business Development - Strategic Development Program

Emco Corporation : Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national wholesale distributor is seeking candidates for a full-time Sales/Strategic Development Program in St. Catharines. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and mentorship to prepare you for a successful career in sales, management, or operations. You will gain exposure to various business functions, including logistics, customer service, and account management, while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent leadership, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Strong interest in sales.

Responsibilities

• Progress through a 5 phased program covering all business aspects.
• Learn warehouse logistics, operations, and sales.
• Build customer and vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Sales

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development - Strategic Development Program

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Company Description

Are you looking to launch a career in an exciting, evolving industry? With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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Job Description

We are currently hiring a full-time Sales / Strategic Development Program position at our EMCO Plumbing location in St. Catharines, ON. This entry-level role is perfect if you see yourself with a future in sales, management, operations, or customer service. The Strategic Development Program will prepare you to create your ideal career. Successful graduates of the program have continued their careers with EMCO in various positions such as Senior Account Managers, Technical Sales Specialists, Purchasers, Operations Managers and more.

The Strategic Development Program is a full-time, salaried, entry-level position, where you will learn hands-on and receive the guidance, mentoring, and support you need to be successful in your career at EMCO.

A Typical Day at EMCO :

As a Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 5 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between. Additional duties will include :

• Phase 1 - Warehouse Logistics : Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support.
• Phase 2 - Operations : Get involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and much more.
• Phase 3 - Inside Sales / Project Management : Go from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing large-scale projects.
• Phase 4 - Outside Sales / Account Management : Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.
• Phase 5 : In this phase, you can take all of your training and determine your ideal career path within EMCO.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking for From You :

• Post-Secondary education, or equivalent work experience
• Positive attitude and results-oriented mindset
• Desire to continuously learn and grow
• Excellent leadership, customer service and organizational skills
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Strong interest in sales
• Valid driver's license

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is Canada's largest integrated wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

In addition, we will offer you :

• Great mentors and on-the-job training
• Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
• A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
• Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions

How to Apply :

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Gavin White at [emailprotected] . EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier-free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces.

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