Strategic Development Trainee ( Quotations focus)

Strategic Development Trainee Quotations Focus

Are you highly organized detail-oriented and interested in building a long-term career in the construction and wholesale distribution industry

EMCO Hamilton Mountain is looking for a Strategic Development Trainee with a focus on quotations to join and strengthen our Bid & Spec team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college or university graduateor someone early in their careerwho enjoys working with numbers analyzing detailed information solving problems and managing deadlines.

The Strategic Development Program is designed to provide broad exposure to our business while developing the technical commercial and leadership skills required for future growth within EMCO. Your initial focus will be on quotations and project support where you will receive hands-on training and mentorship while learning how projects move from the bidding stage through award and delivery.

Over time you will learn to review construction drawings and specifications complete material takeoffs obtain vendor pricing prepare accurate quotations and coordinate awarded projects. You will also gain experience in customer service sales purchasing operations inventory management credit and other areas of the profit centre.

This position requires patience accuracy curiosity initiative and a strong sense of ownership. Previous plumbing-industry experience is not required but you must be motivated to develop technical product knowledge and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Quotations and Project Support

• Learn to read construction drawings specifications schedules and other project documentation.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and the preparation of accurate material lists.
• Obtain pricing availability lead times and technical information from vendors.
• Prepare and organize customer quotations with support from experienced teammates.
• Track bid deadlines addenda project revisions and quotation follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate electronic project files and supporting documentation.
• Identify potential gaps exclusions substitutions and sales opportunities within project specifications.
• Support awarded projects by coordinating submittals purchasing delivery schedules change orders and project documentation.
• Build relationships with customers vendors and teammates to support successful project execution.
• Develop the ability to manage increasingly complex quotations independently.

Strategic Development and Business Training

• Learn the complete sales cycle from identifying an opportunity and preparing a quotation through order fulfillment and after-sales support.
• Gain exposure to customer service inside sales account management purchasing warehouse operations inventory control and credit management.
• Develop a strong understanding of EMCOs products vendors customers systems and business model.
• Participate in product technical sales and leadership training.
• Analyze pricing gross profit project risk and other commercial considerations when preparing quotations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes customer service and profitability.
• Work closely with profit centre leadership to understand business planning and day-to-day decision-making.
• Take on greater responsibility as your technical knowledge business judgment and leadership skills develop.

Customer and Business Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of service by responding accurately and promptly to customer and vendor inquiries.
• Communicate professionally with customers vendors and teammates.
• Monitor project commitments lead times and deadlines to help ensure expectations are met.

Long-Term Career Growth

The goal of the Strategic Development Program is to prepare high-potential teammates for progressive responsibility and long-term career opportunities within EMCO.

Depending on performance interests and business needs future career paths may include:

• Senior Quotations and Project Management
• Technical Sales
• Inside or Outside Account Management
• Purchasing and Vendor Management
• Operations Management
• Profit Centre Leadership

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in business construction engineering technology estimating supply chain or a related field is preferred.
• Previous customer service administrative estimating construction or sales-support experience is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organization time-management and deadline-management skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers pricing spreadsheets and detailed documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to ask questions receive feedback and continuously learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Experience reading construction drawings or specifications is an asset but not required.
• Knowledge of plumbing heating mechanical or construction products is an asset but not required.

The Person We Are Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Take pride in producing accurate high-quality work.
• Naturally notice details that others may overlook.
• Stay organized when balancing several projects and deadlines.
• Are dependable and follow through on your commitments.
• Enjoy learning technical information and solving problems.
• Work well in a team-oriented and supportive environment.
• Want to build a career rather than simply finding your next job.
• Are motivated by the opportunity to grow your responsibilities and compensation over time.

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $50000-$60000
Salary Range is based on total compensation for a first year teammate in the Strategic Sales Development Program. It is a combination of base salary plus profit sharing based on performance of the individual as well as the business.

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

Emco is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We welcome all applications to ensure we have an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities in which we live and serve. Should you require an accommodation as part of the recruitment process please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time