Strategic Development Program Trainee

Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection; Stratford; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Participation in pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance and flex time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Stratford, Ontario, is seeking a Strategic Development Trainee. This full-time position offers a structured career path through various business phases, focusing on operations, sales, and project management. Ideal for new graduates, the role emphasizes customer interaction and personal development. A competitive salary and benefits package are included, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within the company culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counter service and sales consultations interacting with customers.
• Handle shipping/receiving of product.
• Drive personal development to become a product knowledge expert.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

College and/or University degree

Job description

Overview

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.

Position

Job Description: As a Strategic Development Trainee, you will progress through a five-phased program to learn every aspect of the business, covering Warehouse Logistics, Operations, Inside Sales & Project Management, Outside Sales & Account Management, and a final phase based on where you see yourself at EMCO beyond the program. This is an incredible opportunity for a new grad or someone early in their career, as you will be provided with an opportunity to learn, grow, and carve a self-determined path towards a career you are truly passionate about.

The Strategic Development Program is a full-time salaried position, Monday to Friday with a competitive benefits package, pension contributions, and profit sharing.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Heavy counter service and sales consultations interacting directly with the customer, phone orders, quotations in a fast-paced plumbing wholesale environment
• Shipping/receiving of product
• In store product replenishment
• Drive your own development; become a product knowledge expert
• Ability to cultivate a pro-active culture to support teammates and customers
• Willingness to learn and drive key financial levers in our business to yield positive return on investment. Learn the profit and loss statement and how actions affect it.
• Able to work well with others and independently

Qualifications

• No plumbing or wholesale distribution experience is required
• College and/or University degree
• 2+ years of experience with customer service in a fast-paced environment
• 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

Why Join Our Team

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors 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!

• 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

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.

EMCO uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates.