Strategic Development Program Trainee

Emco Waterworks; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCO Corporation in Canada is seeking a Strategic Development Program Trainee to progress through a phased program learning warehousing, customer service, relationships, procurement, account management, and leadership.

Phase 1 focuses on warehouse operations and customer transactions; Phase 2 builds relationships with customers and vendors; Phase 3 develops account management and proactive sales; Phase 4 develops leadership and strategy, with equal opportunity employment and a competitive salary

Qualifications

• College or university degree required.
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset.
• Desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication with customers, vendors and teammates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1 - Warehouse and Customer Service responsibilities.
• Phase 2–Customer relationships and procurement duties.
• Phase 3–Account management and proactive sales activities.
• Phase 4–Leadership development and strategic support.

Skills

Positive attitude

Results oriented

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Independent and team player

Excellent communication

Education

College and/or University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 45,000 - CAD 50,000 - yearly

Company Description

About EMCO Corporation

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada's leading construction wholesale distribution businesses, serving contractors and partners across the country. Backed by more than 115 years of experience, we combine the strength and stability of a national organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business.

Our purpose is to help build stronger communities by delivering the products, expertise, and service that support critical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Canada.

What makes EMCO Corporation different is our people and culture.

Our teammates are empowered to make decisions, develop customer relationships, drive growth, and shape the future of their business. We provide the tools, support, and mentorship needed to succeed, while encouraging initiative, accountability, and innovation.

Our culture is built on four core values:

• Fairness & Caring
• Trust & Respect
• Straight Talk

EMCO Corporation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every teammate can succeed. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas make us a stronger organization and better partner to our customers.

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and individuals from all backgrounds. We are particularly committed to increasing representation of women in leadership and throughout the construction wholesale industry by creating an environment where talent, performance, and potential drive opportunity.

Why Join EMCO Corporation?

Learn from experienced leaders and mentors!

Participate in industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive salary, benefits, pension, and profit-sharing programs

Long-term career growth with one of Canada's most respected organizations

Team-oriented culture that supports work-life balance.

Job Description

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a4phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, accountmanagementand everything in between.

Additionalduties will include:

Phase 1 -Warehouseand Customer Service

A focus on warehousing procedures, shipping and receiving, and counter support for customer transactions.

Phase 2–Customer Relationships and Procurement

A focus on customer problem solving, relationship building with customers and vendors,and providing world class service.

Phase 3–Account Management and Proactive Sales

A focus on business development and sourcing sales, expanding the customer base of thebusinessand creating strong customer partnerships.

Phase 4–Leadership and Operations

A focus on developingleadership competencies, supporting the team through coaching and mentoring, and setting vision and strategy.

Qualifications

• 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

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000

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. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.