Posted 2 months ago
NEW GRAD - Management Trainee
@ Guillevin International Co.
Concord, ON · Ottawa, ON · Kitchener, ON
Overview
Guillevin International Co. is hiring new graduates for a roughly three-year Corporate Management Trainee Rotational Program in Concord, Ontario. Trainees rotate through warehouse operations, sales, purchasing, inventory, customer service and business development, aiming toward Business Centre Manager. The posting states full-time, regular employment with annual profit-sharing and a competitive compensation package.
Responsibilities:
- Rotate through warehouse, inventory and counter operations
- Support inside and outside sales and customer relationships
- Learn purchasing and supplier relationship management
- Build planning, financial and team leadership skills
Requirements summary:
- Current student or recent graduate, graduating 2026 or 2027, or recent college/university graduate
- Background in business, commerce, engineering, supply chain, sales or marketing preferred
- Ambitious, people-oriented and comfortable taking initiative
- Interested in sales, operations and business management
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain & Operations, Entrepreneurship |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Guillevin International Co.
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Leading distributor in electrical, lighting, automation, datacom & renewable energy solutions
Full company description
Since 1906, Guillevin has been a key player in Canadian distribution. With more than 120 locally led, autonomous locations, our teams understand on-the-ground realities and respond quickly to deliver the right solutions at the right time. More than a distributor, we are true business partners, close, knowledgeable, and agile, driven by trust and a shared commitment to advancing the ambitions of our customers and partners. This same culture of autonomy and collaboration defines our people internally: the freedom to act, the pride of building, and the desire to make a real impact. Because at Guillevin, we are Geared to make it happen!
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,540
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 972
- Reported office locations
- 6555 Boulevard Métropolitain E, Montréal-Est, Quebec H1B, CA
- Business categories
- Electronics
- E-Commerce
- Lighting
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Guillevin International
- Guillevin
- Specialties
- Électrique
- Énergie Renouvelable
- Télécommunication
- Automatisation
- Équipement de sécurité
- and Éclairage
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Since 1906, Guillevin has been a key player in Canadian distribution. With more than 120 locally led, autonomous locations, our teams understand on-the-ground realities and respond quickly to deliver the right solutions at the right time. More than a distributor, we are true business partners, close, knowledgeable, and agile, driven by trust and a shared commitment to advancing the ambitions of our customers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal-Est, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1906 |
| Specialties | ÉlectriqueÉnergie RenouvelableTélécommunicationAutomatisationÉquipement de sécuritéand Éclairage |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 66 |
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Status:
Regular, Full timeLocation:
Concord, OntarioJob Description
Learn the business. Lead the business.
If you are graduating in 2026 or 2027, or are a recent graduate, and want more than a traditional entry-level role, Guillevin’s Corporate Management Trainee Rotational Program is designed to give you hands-on experience across the core areas of our business while preparing you for future leadership opportunities.
We also welcome applications from candidates who have previously completed a college or university program and are looking to build a long-term career in supply chain operations and sales leadership.
Over approximately three years, you will build hands-on experience across operations, sales, purchasing, inventory, customer service, and business development, gaining a complete understanding of how a Guillevin Business Centre operates and how to lead one successfully.
The long-term goal is to prepare high-performing participants for future leadership opportunities, including the potential to manage existing and new Business Centers within the Province of Ontario and take ownership of its people, customers, sales, operations, and profitability.
What you will learn:
With support and mentorship from experienced managers you will learn by doing while rotating through key areas of the business. You will build practical experience in:
Warehouse and inventory operations
Customer service and counter sales
Inside Sales
Outside Sales
Purchasing and supplier relationships
Customer relationship management
Operational planning
Financial and business performance
Team leadership and employee development
Branch profitability and decision-making
Where this can take you
The primary goal of the program is to prepare you to become a Business Centre Manager, giving you the experience and business knowledge needed to lead a Guillevin location. Along the way, the program also builds skills that can open the door to other career paths across Guillevin, including:
Outside Sales / Account Management
Inside Sales
Operations Management
Project Management
For ambitious individuals, the long-term opportunity is to run a Business Centre with the autonomy and accountability of an entrepreneur while having the resources and support of a major Canadian organization behind you.
Who we are looking for
We welcome students and recent graduates from all majors and academic backgrounds, with particular interest in candidates from Business, Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain & Operations, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Marketing programs. Your academic background matters, but your mindset matters more.
You may be a strong fit if you are:
Ambitious and motivated to grow into leadership
Entrepreneurial and comfortable taking ownership
Strong with people and confident building relationships
Interested in sales, operations, and business management
Motivated by measurable results and personal performance
Curious about how businesses operate and grow
Willing to learn through hands-on experience
Comfortable taking initiative and solving problems
Looking to build a long-term career, not just find your first job
Why Guillevin?
Our decentralized business model gives local leaders real responsibility and the ability to make decisions that directly impact their customers, employees, and business performance. That means your career does not have to follow a fixed path. Your initiative, performance, and ability to lead can directly influence how far you go.
More information on the program can be found on our career page.
What’s in it for you
We are a major player involved in the energy transformation in Canada. We offer a dynamic work environment with great career opportunities. We value initiative, encourage engagement and recognize everyone's contribution.
What sets us apart is our:
Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.
A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.
Among our benefits:
Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
Years of Service Recognition Program
Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.
Charging terminals available at many of our facilities.
Come build your career with us, a growing network geared for your ambitions!
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our applicants and employees. If you require accommodation or special assistance at any stage of the application process and employment, please contact us at [email protected] with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential. Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
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