Strategic Development Program Trainee

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 4 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to warehousing and fulfillment, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between. 

Additional duties will include: 

Phase 1 -Warehouse and Customer Service  

• A focus on inventory management, warehousing procedures, project quoting, invoicing, shipping and receiving, returns management and customer service, e-channel fulfillment and SLA performance.  

Phase 2 –  Supplier Relationships and Procurement 

• A focus on problem solving, relationship building and bridging customers and vendors needs, data analysis and demand forecasting, supplier development and managing world class service across the board.   

Phase 3 – Account Management and Proactive Sales  

• A focus on business development, channel development, and sourcing sales, expanding the customer base of the business and creating strong customer and supplier partnerships.  

Phase 4 – Leadership and Operations 

• A focus on developing leadership competencies, supporting the team through coaching and mentoring, and setting vision and strategy. 
• 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 

Salary Range: $42,000 – 50,000 Plus Profit Sharing 

Riptide 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. Riptide 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. 

Riptide uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates.  

Riptide 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. Riptide 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.

Riptide uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates.