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About the Role

This Management Development Program is a hands-on, accelerated path designed for recent graduates to learn how to run a business end-to-end, gaining practical experience, mentorship, competitive compensation, full benefits, and profit sharing, all while preparing to lead their own operation.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through a structured, four-phase program providing visibility into business operations.
• Own projects, manage accounts, and build customer relationships.
• Make real business decisions with guidance from experienced leaders.
• Gain hands-on experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Develop product knowledge and vendor coordination skills.
• Handle customer service and counter sales.
• Learn about pricing, credit, financial statements, and logistics.
• Understand how products move from supplier to customer.
• Support problem-solving and project management.
• Build strong customer and vendor relationships.
• Manage larger projects and complex orders.
• Read blueprints and develop material quotes.
• Deliver solutions-focused service.
• Identify and win new business opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and grow key accounts.
• Expand market presence and customer partnerships.
• Learn proactive, strategic selling.
• Lead and mentor a team.
• Set strategy, vision, and performance goals.
• Manage operations, profitability, and people.
• Transition from trainee to business leader.
• 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.

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 may be required to relocate within Canada to complete training.

Skills

• Supply chain
• Sales
• Business development
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Customer service
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Location

• BC – Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops
• AB – Calgary, Edmonton, Chinook
• MB – Winnipeg, Brandon
• SK – Saskatoon, Regina
• Nationwide Opportunities

Work Type

• Full-time
• Relocation assistance provided

Experience Level

• New graduate

Education Level

• University or college degree (all disciplines welcome)

Salary/Compensations

• $52,500 + Profit Sharing

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Profit sharing
• Relocation assistance

About the Company

• EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest wholesale distributors with 120 years of experience.
• We provide essential plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry.
• We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and sustainable solutions to support residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the country.

Equal Opportunity

• EMCO 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.
• EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces.
• All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
• We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.