Exciting Career Opportunity for Recent Graduates: Management Development Program Trainee

Launch Your Career. Learn the Business. Lead Your Own Team.

If you’re a new grad who wants more than a desk job — someone excited by supply chain, sales, business development, and entrepreneurship — this is your chance to build a real career from the ground up.

Our Management Development Program is a hands-on, accelerated path that teaches you how to run a business end to end. You’ll gain practical experience, strong mentorship, competitive compensation, full benefits, and profit sharing — all while preparing to lead your own operation.

Relocation: Please note that successful candidates to this position may be required to relocate within Canada to complete their training. Relocation assistance will be provided. We have opportunities available across the country!

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As a Management Trainee, you’ll rotate through a structured, four-phase program designed to give you full visibility into how a successful business operates — from supply chain and operations to sales, leadership, and strategy.

You won’t just observe — you’ll own projects, manage accounts, build customer relationships, and make real business decisions, all with the guidance of experienced leaders across the country.

The Program: Learn the Business From the Inside Out

Duration: 3.5–4 Years

Phase 1: Warehouse and Customer Service (12 Months)

Get hands-on with the backbone of the business.

Shipping, receiving, and inventory management
Product knowledge and vendor coordination
Customer service and counter sales
Pricing, credit, financial statements, and logistics
Learn how products move from supplier to customer

Phase 2: Customer Relationships & Procurement (12 Months)

Step into problem-solving and project support.

Build strong customer and vendor relationships
Manage larger projects and complex orders
Read blueprints and develop material quotes
Deliver high-impact, solutions-focused service

Phase 3: Account Management and Proactive Sales (15–18 Months)

Drive growth like an entrepreneur.

Identify and win new business opportunities
Negotiate contracts and grow key accounts
Expand market presence and customer partnerships
Learn proactive, strategic selling at a high level

Phase 4: Leadership & Operations (3 Months)

Prepare to run the show.

Lead and mentor a team
Set strategy, vision, and performance goals
Manage operations, profitability, and people
Transition from trainee to business leader

Your Career Destination: Profit Centre Manager

After completing the program, you’ll be ready to step into a Profit Centre Manager role — running your own location like a business owner.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Growing sales, profitability, and market share
• Hiring, training, coaching, and leading a high-performing team
• Analyzing financials and making strategic decisions
• Managing inventory, assets, marketing plans, and purchasing
• Building strong community and customer relationships
• Ensuring exceptional service, safety, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 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

Who You Are:

We’re looking for passionate individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact. Here’s what we’re seeking:

• 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

Why Join EMCO?

Dynamic and Supportive Culture: We work as a team, and we have each other’s backs. You’ll join a passionate, diverse group of individuals who share a common goal: to be the best at what we do.

Nationwide Opportunities: The program may require relocation within Canada, but don’t worry – we offer relocation assistance to help you along the way! With opportunities across the country, your career with EMCO could take you anywhere.

Competitive Salary & Benefits: EMCO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including profit-sharing, to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
If you're ready to make an impact, develop your skills, and build a career in a thriving industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Start your career with EMCO Corporation and discover a world of growth, mentorship, and opportunity!

Additional information

Salary Range: $52,500

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.

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