Strategic (Sales) Development Program Trainee

Job Responsibility: Company 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.

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, 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!

This is an entry level position that will be at our McKeough Supply (HVAC) location in London, Ontario.

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

As a Strategic (Sales) 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

• Physically work in our warehouse, learn the products we sell (heating and cooling), how they get from our vendors to our customers (local Heating and Cooling businesses) and learn the core basics of our wholesale distribution business.

Phase 2 - Customer Service, Counter Sales and Operations

• Get involved in our customer service (answering phones, emails, serving customers at the counter), order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, business analytics, and much more…

Phase 3 - Inside Sales and Project Management

• Go from helping customers with reactive product and service issues to managing larger-scale projects and becoming more proactive and focusing on growing our current customer accounts.

Phase 4 - Outside Sales and 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
• Business and/or Mechanical backgrounds preferred
• Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
• Desire to continuously learn and grow
• Outgoing personality with a sales and marketing background
• 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, Google Search, and ability to learn various software
• HVAC knowledge is a bonus but not required - you'll have unlimited learning opportunities.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Clean drivers abstract and willingness to drive company vehicles as needed.
• Health, Safety and Wellness oriented, with ability to wear PPE (safety shoes, hi visibility, etc).

Additional Information

Salary Range: $40-50,000 (plus comprehensive benefits and 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.