Management Development Program - New Graduates - Atlantic Plumbing

EMCO Corporation•Charlottetown, PE

3d•CA$52,500 - CA$52,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking new or recent graduates to join our Management Development Program. This is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to earn profit sharing. Successful candidates may be required to relocate within Canada to complete their training, with relocation assistance provided. Opportunities are available across the country. As a Management Trainee, you will progress through a 4-phased program to learn every aspect of how our business operates – from shipping and receiving, counter sales, operations management to employee development and more. You will get to know our customers by growing a sales territory of your own and providing world-class customer service. You will receive guidance, mentoring, and support from current managers and teammates within a region and across Canada to build a successful management career at EMCO. Program Outline: Phase 1 (12 months): Warehouse and Customer Service – Build product knowledge and gain hands-on experience with the logistical side of the business. Learn about customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, and financial statements. Phase 2 (12 months): Customer Relationships and Procurement – Progress from assisting customers with service issues to managing large-scale projects and problem-solving. Build relationships with customers and vendors, provide world-class service, and learn to read blueprint drawings to create material quotes. Phase 3 (15-18 months): Account Management and Proactive Sales – Focus on business development, finding new opportunities, selling products, negotiating contracts, expanding the customer base, and creating level 5 customer partnerships. Phase 4 (3 months): Leadership and Operations – Provide strategic vision, lead a team, mentor others, and run the business by developing leadership competencies, supporting the team through coaching and mentoring, and setting vision and strategy. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to take on the challenge of being a manager at one of our Canadian Profit Center locations.

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
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 the business operates, from shipping and receiving, counter sales, operations management to employee development.
Grow a sales territory and provide world-class customer service.
Receive guidance, mentoring, and support from current managers and teammates.
Build product knowledge and gain hands-on experience with the logistical side of the business.
Involve in customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, and financial statements.
Manage large-scale projects and problem-solve.
Build relationships with customers and vendors.
Read blueprint drawings to create material quotes.
Focus on business development, finding new business opportunities, selling products, and negotiating contracts.
Create level 5 customer partnerships.
Provide strategic vision.
Lead a team.
Mentor others.
Run the business by developing leadership competencies, supporting the team through coaching and mentoring, and setting vision and strategy.