Strategic Development Program Trainee

Are you an up-and-coming leader with an entrepreneurial spirit?

Are you a customer service pro that thrives working on multiple projects and priorities?

Are you ready to have fun at work? Read on...

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, having 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.

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; project management, ERP, CRM, and taking part of social some events.

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 - Account Development

• 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.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams, partners, and stakeholders to promote knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Monitor program performance against established metrics and targets and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, issues, and best practices in international development, and apply relevant knowledge to program design and implementation.
• Manage the social media marketing and presence for the development programs.
• Collaborate with the profit centre manager to develop program goals, objectives, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate logistics and resources for program activities, including meetings, workshops, training sessions, and community events.
• Participating in all aspects of the business, developing processes, and assisting in the elimination of bottlenecks to increase profitability.
• Other duties as required.

Salary Range: $50k-55k

Profit Share Bonus: Dependent on business profitability. Aim and expectation 1:1.

• College and/or University degree
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with fast-paced customer service or counter sales
• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills with customers, vendors, and teammates
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate math skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Waterworks experience is not required but strongly desired

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.

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 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.