Strategic Development Program Trainee

Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as a Strategic Development Program Trainee, where you will embark on a comprehensive training journey through various business phases. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logistics, operations, sales, and account management, all while working in a supportive and engaging team environment. With a commitment to growth and innovation, you’ll develop valuable skills that will shape your career path in the plumbing and HVAC industry. Enjoy competitive benefits, mentorship, and a culture that values work-life balance and personal development.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Participation in pension plan

Work-life balance and flex time

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and results-oriented mindset.
• Desire to continuously learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of the business from shipping to sales.
• Manage large-scale projects and customer relationships.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College Degree

University Degree

Job description

Company Description

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. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Why Join Our Team?

Emco HVAC is a dynamic organization in a growing industry. We buy, we move, we sell - and we do this with great passion and efficiency. We provide value to our customers in ways that develops powerful partnerships. Our team is engaging and fun to grow with.

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
  
  

Job Description

As a Strategic 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.

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: $50,000 - $60,000

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.