Program development Offres d'emploi - Burnaby, BC

Job Description

Base Salary - $52,500 + Profit Sharing

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

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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