Strategic Development Program Trainee

EMCO Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join EMCO Corporation as a Strategic Development Program Trainee, where you'll learn the ins and outs of the business through a structured program. This role offers hands-on experience in warehouse logistics, inside sales, and outside account management, preparing you for a successful career in the waterworks industry. With great mentors, competitive salary, and growth potential, this opportunity supports your development in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Participation in pension plan

Work-life balance and flex time

Paid Cell Phone

Qualifications

• College and/or University degree required.
• Positive attitude and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn every aspect of the business through a phased program.
• Manage small to large-scale projects in Inside Sales.
• Find new business opportunities and build customer relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Work ethic

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

College and/or University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Strategic Development ProgramTrainee, you will progress through a 3 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. You will work with our Warehouse team for one complete construction season and become a master of this role.

Phase 2 – Inside Sales / Project Management – Go from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing small to large-scale projects. You will work with our Bull Pen team for one complete construction season and become well versed in the nuances of this role.

Phase 3 – Outside Sales / Account Management – Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships. You will continue your growth and development as work with our Outside Account Managers to grow and develop our business.

Phase 4 – Live into your Dream – This program has now prepared you for a career at Norwood Waterworks or the larger EMCO Corporation. You will now have a choice on whether to continue your career as an Outside Account Manager or something else that appeals to your interests more completely.

About Our Team :

Here at Norwood Waterworks, 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. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Norwood Waterworks is a premium employer that is looking to share our success with strong and committed teammates. We believe that people should get back what they put in, and we are a pay by performance organization to that effect. We treat each other with fairness and caring and believe that people are individuals.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking for From You :

• College and / or University degree
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
• Desire to continuously learn and grow
• Excellent 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

Additional Information

Why Join Our Team?

Norwood Waterworks a Division of the EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of waterworks 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
• Work-life balance and flex time
• Life -long support and growth opportunities
• Paid Cell Phone

Next Steps :

Interested in a career with Norwood Waterworks? We’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to :

Norwood Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a barrier-free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We welcome all applications to ensure we have an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities in which we live and serve.Should you require an accommodation as part of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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