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Strategic Development Trainee; SDT

Job in St. Catharines, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: EMCO Corporation
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Sales Development Rep/SDR, Business Development, Business Administration, Sales Representative
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 CAD Yearly CAD 45000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Strategic Development Trainee (SDT)
Location: St. Catharines

Job Description

The Strategic Development Program Trainee is a full-time entry level position, where you will learn hands-on and receive the guidance, mentoring, and support you need to be successful in your career  ideal candidate is someone that takes ownership of working in a warehouse environment for the first 6-12 months and focused on learning the foundation of our business. You need to be hard working, quick learner, great with people and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Although we are looking for a candidate that focuses and strives on sales, successful graduates of the program have continued their careers with EMCO in various positions such as Senior Account Managers, Technical Sales Specialists, Purchasers, Operations Managers and more!

As an SDT, you will progress through a 5 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between.

Additional duties will include:

Phase 1 - Warehouse Logistics

  • Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support.
  • Phase 2 - Counter Sales

  • Get involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements and much more...
  • Phase 3 - Inside Sales

  • Gain the skills and knowledge to process orders for our customers from start to finish, including providing timely quotes, account management, sourcing material, ensuring delivery, follow-up and much more...
  • Phase 4 - Outside Sales/Account Management

  • Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.
  • Phase 5 - In this phase, you can take all of your training and determine your ideal career path.

    Qualifications

  • College and/or University degree
  • Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
  • Desire to continuously learn and grow
  • Excellent 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
  • Additional Information

    What EMCO Offers You:

    • A world-class development program tailored for you

    • Great mentors and on-the-job training

    Growth potential with competitive salary, and profit sharing

    • A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values

    • Full benefits and pension package

    • A commitment to internal promotion

    Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000

    Salary Range is based on total compensation for a first year teammate in the Strategic Development Program. It is a combination of base salary plus profit sharing based on performance of the individual as well as the business.

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