Posted 3 days ago
Retail Management Trainee
@ American Iron and Metal
Drummondville, Quebec
Overview
American Iron and Metal (Kenny U-Pull division) is hiring a full-time Retail Management Trainee for a development program of up to 6 months. The trainee rotates through call center, dispatch, car purchasing and sales, marketing, customer service, operations, safety and training across Quebec sites, with open availability seven days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Rotate through call center, dispatch, purchasing, sales, marketing and operations
- Lead branch operations including yard management and depollution
- Support vehicle purchase and sales transactions
- Coach and support frontline employees
- Investigate workplace incidents and contribute to corrective actions
Requirements summary:
- College, university or trade school graduate
- 5 to 10 years of retail or customer service experience
- 3 to 5 years of management experience
- Strong written and oral communication
- Excellent time management and prioritization
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Warehouse, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Trade certificate (required), College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support |
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American Iron and Metal
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Full company description
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125 sites worldwide. The primary reason? An effective and thorough development strategy. Today, AIM’s operations are headed by its founder’s successors: Herbert, Ronald, and Ricky Black, who have vowed to uphold the company’s long-established standards for quality. From its humble Canadian origins, we have grown to become a sophisticated leader in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling (AIM Recycling), decommissioning & demolition (Delsan AIM), auto-parts sales & recycling (AIM Kenny U-Pull), manufacturing of solder assemblies (AIM Global Solder Solutions), construction waste recycling (AIM Eco-Centre), and production of customized industrial & mining products (AIM Minesource).
- LinkedIn followers
- 94,252
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 985
- Reported office locations
- 9100 Boul Henri-Bourassa E, Montréal, QC H1E 2S4, CA
- 75 Steel City Crt, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y2, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Environmental Consulting
- Mining
- Waste Management
- Logistics
- Recycling
- Precious Metals
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- American Iron and Metal
- American Iron & Metal (AIM)
- Specialties
- Ferrous Scrap Recycling
- Aluminum Recycling
- Copper Recycling
- and Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling
- 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.
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, QC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1936 |
| Specialties | Ferrous Scrap RecyclingAluminum RecyclingCopper Recyclingand Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 280 |
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Company Description
At Kenny U-Pull, we take pride in giving used vehicles a second life. Our 27 auto recycling yards across Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are backed by 400+ employees who are passionate about reinventing the market for used cars and helping to create a greener environment for generations to come. Since 2008, we have recycled over 1 million vehicles and counting!
Kenny U-Pull is a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM), a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with more than 125 site locations, 4000 employees worldwide and over 3.5 billion dollars in yearly sales.
Job Description
This development program is designed to develop future frontline Managers who will play a critical role in leading our teams and ensuring operational excellence. This program offers a unique opportunity to strengthen leadership capabilities, gain comprehensive business knowledge, and advance your career within our organization. The management trainee will have an opportunity to work on site in different location in the province of Quebec (e.g., South Shore, Drummondville, and Sherbrooke).
This development program will be offered for a period of up to 6 months, Participants will rotate through all major functions and sites, including:
- Call Center – Developing a deep understanding of how we buy car.
- Dispatch – Developing a deep understanding of how we bring the car to the sites.
- Car purchasing & car sales – Understanding the process of car purchasing in a branch.
- Marketing – Developing a deep understanding how we promote our product.
- Customer Service – Developing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, resolve service issues effectively, and strengthen client relationships.
- Operations – Developing a deep understanding of our operational and retail processes (including yard operations & depollution process).
- System & tools – Demonstration of the systems and programs, validate access are granted.
- Accident/Injury Investigation – Supporting leadership in investigating workplace incidents, documenting findings, and contributing to corrective action plans that strengthen safety protocols.
- Training – Complete the mandatory training on AIM Campus.
- Health and Safety – Developing a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and proactive safety practices.
This is a hands-on, field-based program where most of the day is spent working directly with frontline employees. Trainees will gain practical experience in coaching, mentoring, and leading diverse teams while reinforcing the highest standards of safety and compliance.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Lead operations in a branch including yard management and depollution.
- Lead retail activities in a branch including assisting customers throughout their purchasing — from locating products in the yard and recommending appropriate warranty options.
- Support vehicle purchasing and sales transactions by ensuring all processes are followed and required documentation is completed accurately.
- Identify and access relevant information efficiently while ensuring all required documentation and processes are completed.
- Coach and support employees in their daily activities to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.
Qualifications
To join our team:
- Graduate of a college, university, or trade school
- Have 5 to 10 years of experience in retail and/or customer service
- Have 3 to 5 years of management experience
- Professional Communication – strong written and oral communication skills, and professional email etiquette.
- Organizational Strengths – Excellent time management and prioritization skills to balance multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Analytical Ability – Critical and logical thinking skills to support sound decision-making.
Work Environment:
- Office and production environment
- Will require work outside, exposure to hot and cold temperatures
- Must have open availability, as we operate in the retail sector and our branches are open 7 days a week.
Additional Information
What we offer!
- A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
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