Strategic Development Program Trainee

Emco Corporation: Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, Industrial, Irrigation, Fire Protection; Welland; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors & training

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

EMCO Corporation, a leading Canadian wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products, invites you to join its Westlund Industrial division as a Strategic Development Program Trainee. You will progress through a four‑phase program spanning warehouse logistics, operations, inside sales/project management, and outside sales/account management.

This role offers on‑the‑job training, growth potential, competitive salary CAD 45,000–50,000 with profit sharing, and a

Qualifications

• College or university degree or equivalent experience.
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset.
• Desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication with customers, vendors, and teammates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & current technologies.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1: Warehouse Logistics — Learn products, vendor to customer flow, and sales support.
• Phase 2: Operations — Customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements.
• Phase 3: Inside Sales/Project Management — Assist customers and manage large projects.
• Phase 4: Outside Sales/Account Management — Identify opportunities, sell products, negotiate contracts, build relationships.

Skills

Positive attitude

Results oriented

Customer service

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College/University degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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. Westlund is the Industrial division of EMCO Corporation.

At Westlund/EMCO, 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

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 4 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.

Qualifications

• College and/or University degree or equivalent Experience
• 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 & current technologies

Additional Information

Salary Range - CAD 45,000 - CAD 50,000 – yearly + relative 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.