Strategic Development Program Trainee

MacDonald Search Group; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national distributor is seeking a Strategic Development Program Trainee in Victoria, BC. This role involves a comprehensive training program across various business operations, including warehouse logistics and account management. Candidates should possess a university degree or college diploma and demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Great benefits

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in any discipline.
• Desire to continuously learn and grow in the role.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Learn various business operations from shipping to account management.
• Provide a strategic vision and lead a team after training.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers.

Skills

Positive attitude and results-oriented mindset

Excellent leadership skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Development Program Trainee

Victoria, BC

Our client is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry in Canada. Committed to providing sustainable solutions, they empower their passionate team members to drive innovation and deliver excellence in customer service. The company fosters a dynamic, collaborative workplace, offering ongoing training and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As a Sales Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 5‑phased program to learn every aspect of how the business operates – from shipping and receiving, counter sales, operations management to employee development and more. You will receive guidance, mentoring, and support from current managers and teammates within a region and across Canada to build a successful management career.

Program Outline

• Phase 1: Warehouse Logistics – Learn the products we sell and how they get from the vendor to the customer.
• Phase 2: Counter Sales – Get involved in customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and more.
• Phase 3: Inside Sales – Go from helping customers with various customer service issues to managing large‑scale projects. Learn how to read blueprint drawings and be able to do a take‑off from them in order to create a list / quote of materials the customer will require to complete a project.
• Phase 4: Outside Sales / Account Management – Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.
• Phase 5: Supervisor – It is now your turn to provide a strategic vision, lead a team of your own, mentor others, and run the business.

Once you have completed the phases of training, you will be ready to take on the challenge of being a manager at one of their Canadian Branch locations.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma – all disciplines of study will be considered
• Positive attitude and results‑oriented mindset
• Desire to continuously learn and grow
• Excellent leadership, 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
• Valid driver’s license

A competitive compensation is offered including great benefits. Career growth opportunity with an excellent company and great culture. If this sounds like the right role for you and you are confident at what you bring to the table, please APPLY TODAY!!