Company DescriptionAbout UsFor over 115 years, EMCO Corporation has been a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products serving the construction industry.Westlund/EMCO Water Solutions, a division of EMCO, provides innovative, high-quality solutions that support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Canada.Our success is driven by our people. We empower our team members to think like owners, take initiative, and make a real impact by delivering exceptional customer service and continuously improving how we do business.Our CultureWe’re a fast-paced, team-driven sales organization where attitude, accountability, and collaboration matter.Here, you will:Develop your skills through hands-on experience and ongoing trainingBe encouraged to think creatively and take initiativeWork alongside driven, supportive teammates from diverse backgroundsBe part of a team that takes pride in winning togetherMake a meaningful impact by helping us meet and exceed customer expectationsWhy Join Our Team?At EMCO, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career with a stable, growing company that invests in its people.We offer:Ongoing mentorship and hands-on trainingClear opportunities for growth and career advancementCompetitive compensation, benefits, and profit sharingA strong, values-driven culturePension plan with employer contributionsWork-life balanceJob DescriptionAs 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 and Administration Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support.Phase 2  - Operations and Inside SalesGet involved in our customer service, order management, inventory and pricing, credit management, financial statements, and much more…Phase 3 - Project ManagementGo from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing large-scale projects.Phase 4  - Outside Sales/Account ManagementLearn 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.QualificationsNatural ability to connect with people, paired with a strong sales mindset and drive to win businessSelf-starter with a proactive approach—takes initiative without needing directionCurious and motivated to continuously learn, especially technical products and specificationsHighly organized with strong time and email management skills; able to prioritize in a fast-paced environmentPositive, energetic attitude with a results-oriented mindsetExcellent customer service skills with a focus on responsiveness and follow-throughStrong work ethic and high level of integrity—you do what you say you’ll doEffective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build lasting relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teamsComfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel and WordAdditional InformationSalary Range: $45,000+ plus profit sharingEMCO 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 uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates. 

Compensation: CAD 45000 - CAD 55000 - yearly