Strategic Development Program Trainee

EMCO Corporation; Surrey; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Canada is seeking a Strategic Development Program Trainee to learn all aspects of the business, from shipping to sales. This role provides opportunities for personal growth and development in a dynamic workplace. Candidates should have strong customer service and communication skills. College education preferred but not required. Ideal for those looking to make an impact within a supportive team.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Participation in pension plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• HVAC experience is desired but not a prerequisite.
• Punjabi or Hindi Speaking a plus but not required.
• Valid Driver’s license with clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Learn various aspects of the business, including operations and sales.
• Get involved in customer service and inventory management.
• Manage projects and find new business opportunities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Results-oriented mindset

Positive attitude

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Compensation: CAD 47000 - CAD 50000 - yearly

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 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!

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

From Graduate to Leader!

Are you looking for a career in a monotonous position, working out of a cubicle, just like the other 100 people on your floor? Do you want to work for a company where your boss does not know, or care, about what you value in your life? Then this is not the job for you.

If, however, you are looking for a career with a company where your opinion matters and your decisions can make a real impact on the business; a career with people who want to know what you value and help you grow both as an individual and as part of our team, then we invite you to apply and see what we have to offer you.

At Independent Supply Company, we are partnered with our parent company EMCO Corporation in creating and maintaining a decentralized business model with an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 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:

• Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support.
• Get involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and much more…
• Go from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing projects.
• Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.

During the program you can take all of your training and determine your ideal career path.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education is preferred, but not required
• HVAC experience is desired but not a prerequisite
• Punjabi or Hindi Speaking a plus, but not required
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
• Not afraid to "get your hands dirty"
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with computers and the internet
• Valid Driver’s license with clean abstract

Additional Information

Salary Range: $47,000 - 50,000 depending on experience in the field + profit share & benefits

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. For further information, please contact 226-268-7589.