Strategic Development Program Trainee

Emcosorel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading plumbing wholesale company as a Strategic Development Program Trainee in Toronto. This unique 5-phase program provides comprehensive training across various business operations, from logistics to sales, empowering you to develop skills and explore career paths while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Growth potential with competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Profit sharing

Work-life balance and flex time

Young team with great mentors

Qualifications

• Desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Strong work ethic and high standard of integrity.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of business from shipping to sales during a 5-phase program.
• Engage in customer service, order management, and sales support.
• Drive inside sales while managing projects.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Education

College and/or University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a young entrepreneur with a passion for business and a drive to succeed?

EMCO Corporation is expanding and we're bringing our legacy to a newest location. With over 115 years of experience revolutionizing the plumbing wholesale industry, we're setting up shop in Etobicoke, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join us in driving the success of our business on either the counter sales or showroom side.

As a national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products, we're not just about pipes and valves; we're about growth, opportunity, and making a difference. Join us in building something extraordinary from the ground up and be a part of our journey to success.

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.

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 Work With Us?

We offer a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment where you can grow, lead, and thrive. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside a diverse group of driven individuals who value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Here’s what you can expect:

Career growth opportunities with competitive pay, full benefits, and profit sharing

Cross-functional training to support your development and help you explore which area of the business best aligns with your skills and interests

The opportunity to be part of building the largest EMCO location in the province—already over a year into development, and growing fast

A chance to shape the future of the business: we're looking for entrepreneurial team players who can take ownership and help drive innovation

Multiple areas of the business still open for development, offering new team members the chance to lead and grow as we expand

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.

Phase 1 - Warehouse Logistics

• Discover the backbone of our operations. Learnthe 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, and financial statements.

Phase 3 - Inside Sales & Project Management (Counter or Showroom Sales)

• Take your skills to the next level and become a driving force troubleshooting 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 - This phase empowers you to use the skills you have developed throughout the program to 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

In addition, we will offer you:

• Young team, 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

Salary Range: $45,000-50,000 + profit sharing

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.