Strategic Development Program

Job Description

Job Description

Strategic Development Program Trainee

Ottawa, On

Our client is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry in Canada. Committed to providing sustainable solutions, they empower their passionate team members to drive innovation and deliver excellence in customer service. The company fosters a dynamic, collaborative workplace, offering ongoing training and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As a Sales Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 5 phased program to learn every aspect of how the business operates – from shipping and receiving, counter sales, operations management to employee development and more. You will receive guidance, mentoring, and support from current managers and teammates within a region and across Canada to build a successful management career.

Program Outline

• Phase 1 : Warehouse Logistics – Learn the products we sell and how they get from the vendor to the customer.
• Phase 2 : Counter Sales – Get involved in customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and more.
• Phase 3 : Inside Sales – Go from helping customers with various customer service issues to managing large-scale projects. Learn how to read blueprint drawings and be able to do a take-off from them in order to create a list / quote of materials the customer will require to complete a project.
• Phase 4 : Outside Sales / Account Management – Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.
• Phase 5 : Supervisor – It is now your turn to provide a strategic vision, lead a team of your own, mentor others, and run the business.

Once you have completed the phases of training, you will be ready to take on the challenge of being a manager at one of their Canadian Branch locations.

Qualifications :

A competitive compensation is offered including great benefits. Career growth opportunity with an excellent company and great culture . If this sounds like the right role for you and you are confident at what you bring to the table, please APPLY TODAY !!