Leadership Development Program - BC Plumbing

EMCO Corporation•Victoria, BC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Leadership Development Program is a hands-on, accelerated path designed for new graduates who are excited by supply chain, sales, business development, and entrepreneurship. This program teaches participants how to run a business end-to-end, providing practical experience, strong mentorship, competitive compensation, full benefits, and profit sharing, all while preparing them to lead their own operation. The program involves rotations through various business functions, including warehouse and customer service, customer relationships and procurement, account management and proactive sales, and leadership and operations. Upon completion, participants are prepared to step into a Profit Centre Manager role, responsible for growing sales, profitability, and market share, leading a team, analyzing financials, managing operations, and building customer relationships.

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 designed to give full visibility into how a successful business operates.
Own projects, manage accounts, build customer relationships, and make real business decisions.
Gain hands-on experience in 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 larger 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.