Business Development - Strategic Development Program

Job Description We are currently hiring a full-time Sales/ Strategic  Development Program position at our EMCO Plumbing location in St. Catharines, ON. This entry level role is perfect if you see yourself with a future 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 Senior Account Managers, Technical Sales Specialists, Purchasers, Operations Managers and more. The Strategic Development Program is a full-time, salaried, 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 A Typical Day at EMCO: As a 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 within Emco. Qualifications What We Are Looking for From You: · Post-Secondary education, or equivalent work experience · Positive attitude and results oriented mindset · Desire to continuously learn and grow · Excellent leadership, 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 · Strong interest in sales · Valid driver's license Additional Information Why Join Our Team? EMCO Corporation is 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 How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Gavin White