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We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\nWhy Join Our Team?\nEMCO 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!\nIn addition, we will offer you:\nGreat mentors and on-the-job training\nGrowth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing\nA career with a solid, stable company with strong core values\nParticipation in our pension plan with employer contributions\nWork-life balance and flex time\n 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.\nAdditional duties will include:\nPhase 1 -Warehouse Logistics\n Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support.\nPhase 2 - Operations\nGet involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and much more…\nPhase 3 - Inside Sales/Project Management\nGo from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing large-scale projects.\nPhase 4 - Outside Sales/Account Management\nLearn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.\nPhase 5 - In this phase, you can take all of your training and determine your ideal career path.\n College and/or University degree\nPositive attitude and results oriented mindset\nDesire to continuously learn and grow\nExcellent customer service and organizational skills\nPossess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity\nAbility to work well independently and in a team setting\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates\nProficient in Microsoft Office software\n Salary Range - $45000-$50000\nEMCO 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. 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