Strategic Development Program Trainee

EMCO Corporation; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Canada is seeking a Strategic Development Program Trainee to undergo a comprehensive training program across various business functions including logistics, sales, and account management. The ideal candidate will have a degree, strong customer service skills, and a desire to learn and grow within a supportive environment. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Great mentorship

Competitive salary and benefits

Pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of business operations including logistics, sales, and account management.
• Participate in customer service, order management, and inventory controls.
• Manage customer relationships and sales projects.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

College and/or University degree

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Phase 5

In this phase, you can take all of your training and 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

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