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Strategic Development Program Trainee

$42.5k - $47.5k per year
Full-time

EMCO HVAC/EMCO CVC



Are you looking to jump-start your career?

Whether you see yourself in sales, management, operations, or customer service, the Strategic Development Program will prepare you to create your ideal career. Successful graduates of the program have continued their careers with EMCO in various positions such as Outside Account Manager, Profit Center Manager, Technical Sales Specialists, Purchasers, Operations Managers, and more.

The Strategic Development Program is a full-time entry-level position, where you will learn hands-on and receive the guidance, mentoring, and support you need to be successful in your career at EMCO HVAC.

About Our EMCO HVAC Kelowna Team:

At EMCO HVAC Kelowna we are passionate about customer service and teammate development. We are looking to invest in talented people and support them in reaching their full potential. Your position would be dynamic, allowing you the freedom to try all roles we offer. What’s unique about the Strategic Development Program at EMCO is you choose what roles in the business interest you and we support you in mastering those roles. People come first at EMCO HVAC.

Job Description



Strategic Development Program Phases:

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a five phased program learning every aspect of our business from operations, to sales, purchasing, shipping and receiving, account management and everything in between.

 Phase 1 – Warehouse Logistics – Develop HVAC Product knowledge and warehouse leadership skills. Assist the sales team in coordinating projects, shipments, and receiving inventory.

 Phase 2 – Operations – Get involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and more.

 Phase 3 – Inside Sales/Project Management – Build powerful relationships with our contractors and coordinate large-scale projects.

 Phase 4 – Outside Sales/Account Management – Learn how to find new business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and build new customer relationships.

Phase 5 – Placement – In this phase, you can take all your training and determine your ideal career path.

Qualifications



What We Are Looking for From You:

  • Post-Secondary degree 
  • Positive attitude and a 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

Additional Information



Why Join EMCO?

Here at EMCO, 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.

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 development opportunities
  • 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: $42,500-$47,500 + Profit Sharing + Benefits + RRSP Vested Matching

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.

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