Entrepreneur Development Program

EMCO Corporation•Surrey, BC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Entrepreneur Development Program is a hands-on, accelerated path designed for recent university or college graduates who are interested in supply chain, sales, business development, and entrepreneurship. This program teaches participants how to run a business from end to end, providing practical experience, strong mentorship, competitive compensation, full benefits, and profit sharing. The goal is to prepare participants to lead their own operation, ultimately stepping into a Profit Centre Manager role.

Requirements

Recent university or college graduates (all disciplines welcome)
Positive attitude, results-driven mindset, and a desire to learn
Strong leadership, customer service, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work both independently and within a team
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates
Interest in sales and business development
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s license
Successful candidates will be required to relocate within Canada to complete their training.

Responsibilities

Rotate through a structured, four-phase program to gain visibility into business operations, including supply chain, operations, sales, leadership, and strategy.
Own projects, manage accounts, build customer relationships, and make business decisions with guidance from experienced leaders.
Gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, product knowledge, vendor coordination, customer service, counter sales, pricing, credit, financial statements, and logistics.
Develop strong customer and vendor relationships, manage large projects and complex orders, read blueprints, and develop material quotes.
Identify and win new business opportunities, negotiate contracts, grow key accounts, and expand market presence.
Lead and mentor a team, set strategy, vision, and performance goals, and manage operations, profitability, and people.
Grow sales, profitability, and market share in a Profit Centre Manager role.
Hire, train, coach, and lead a high-performing team.
Analyze financials and make strategic decisions.
Manage inventory, assets, marketing plans, and purchasing.
Build strong community and customer relationships.
Ensure exceptional service, safety, and operational excellence.