Management Development Program - New Graduates - Atlantic Waterworks

EMCO Corporation•Dartmouth, NS

4d•CA$52,500 - CA$52,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently hiring full time Management Development Program Trainees. EMCO Corporation is one of Canada's leading construction wholesale distribution businesses, serving contractors and partners across the country. Backed by more than 115 years of experience, we combine the strength and stability of a national organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business. Our purpose is to help build stronger communities by delivering the products, expertise, and service that support critical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Canada. What makes EMCO Corporation different is our people and culture. Our teammates are empowered to make decisions, develop customer relationships, drive growth, and shape the future of their business. We provide the tools, support, and mentorship needed to succeed, while encouraging initiative, accountability, and innovation. Our culture is built on four core values: Fairness & Caring, Trust & Respect, Generous Listening, Straight Talk. Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity. EMCO Corporation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every teammate can succeed. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas make us a stronger organization and better partner to our customers. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and individuals from all backgrounds. We are particularly committed to increasing representation of women in leadership and throughout the construction wholesale industry by creating an environment where talent, performance, and potential drive opportunity.

Requirements

University degree or college diploma – all disciplines of study will be considered
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

Responsibilities

Learn every aspect of how our business operates – from shipping and receiving, counter sales, operations management to employee development and more.
Get to know our customers by growing a sales territory of your own and providing world class customer service.
Receive guidance, mentoring, and support from current managers and teammates within a region and across Canada to build a successful management career at EMCO.
Build product knowledge and gain hands on experience with the logistical side of the business and learn how our products get from the vendor to the customer.
Get involved in customer service, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and more.
Manage large-scale projects and problem solving.
Build relationships with customers and vendors, and provide world class service.
Learn how to read blueprint drawings to create a quote of materials the customer will require to complete their project.
Focus on business development, learn how to find new business opportunities, how to sell our products, negotiate contracts resulting in expanding the customer base of the business, and creating level 5 customer partnerships.
Provide a strategic vision, lead a team of your own, mentor others, and run the business by focusing on developing leadership competencies, supporting the team through coaching and mentoring, and setting vision and strategy.